Beaulieu (Sébastien Pontault de) [Les Glorieuses Conquetes de Louis le Grand, "Le Grand Beaulieu"], 32 double-page engraved plates only, many by Cochin, first plate a little frayed at edges just touching edge of image at upper right corner, [late 17th century]; [Plans et Profils des Villes et Fortresses conquises par Louis XIV, "Les Petits Beaulieu"], 28 double-page engraved plates only, some by Cochin, first plate with wormhole to outer margins, a few plates very slightly frayed at lower edge, [late 17th century], all mounted on stubs, some light soiling, a few short tears to folds repaired, old ink inscription to head of front pastedowns, bookplates removed, contemporary vellum, rubbed and soiled, the second lacking ties, oblong folio (2)

⁂ Sébastien Pontault de Beaulieu (c.1612-1674) was a military engineer and is considered to be the first military topographer.