BRESSON fils, Jean-Pierre.

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BRESSON fils, Jean-Pierre.
Geometrical plan of the city of Marseille dedicated to the Mayor, Aldermen and assessors. (Marseilles), 1772. Black and white. Nice print on strong paper. 365 x 565 mm. Geometrical plan of the city of Marseille, drawn by Jean-Pierre Bresson fils in 1772, engraved by Faure, is sold in Marseille at Jean-Antoine Bresson's shop near the Lodge. Cross-reference table on the left on 3 columns: 1-102. Scale of 200 Toises. First edition of the plan of Bresson which apparently was reissued in 1773. "The economic prosperity of the second half of the 18th century is clearly visible on the plans and plans for expansion published in 1772 for Bresson" (The city depicted - Plans and engraved views of Marseille, Genoa and Barcelona - editions parentheses / museums of Marseille).
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