Abraham RUCHAT

First and only quarto edition, the most sought-after issue due to its substantial enlargement. The original octavo edition of 1730 was thoroughly revised, corrected, and enriched with the latest discoveries by the scholarly editor responsible for this edition. Ruchat’s work was supplemented with Abraham Stanyan’s Account of Switzerland (London, 1714), together with additional texts relating to Switzerland. Illustrated with 81 engravings and maps after Merian, including 2 allegorical frontispieces, 68 plates depicting city views and notable sites, and 11 maps. Binder’s instruction leaf present at the end of each volume.
Contemporary full mottled tan calf. Spine with raised bands...