[Jardins anglo-chinois ou Détail des nouveaux jardins à la mode].

2 vols, 4to: 7 (of 21) issues i.e. n. 1, 3, 10, 18-19, 20, 21 (not bound in numerical order, n. 18-19 with traces of burns at lower corner and some large dampstains on top).

Modern binding: half green morocco, marbled paper on boards, flat spines (spines sl. faded).

Most important source on garden maps and views in the late 18th cent., published in 21 issues (almost never gathered) between 1776 and 1788 and illustrated with 496 etchings on folding or double pages, some with several subjects, giving garden details with monuments and ornaments from properties in France, Germany and England. Contains 146 pls: 1st issue: complete with 26 plates (of which pl. 24-26 is engr. text explanation printed recto verso). Devoted to the gardens of M. de Labossière, Duke of Biron, Marggraff of Baden in Karlsrhuhe, Prince of Croÿ...-- 3rd issue: complete with 28 pl. Devoted to Park of Roissy, Ermenonville, Wanstead in London...-- 10th issue: complete with 12 pl. incl. "Plan et jardin de Choisy-le-roi" (unnumb., here in 1 plate but can be find in 2 plates if not gathered). Devoted to the gardens of Monceau, Neuilly, Choisy-le-Roi...-- 18th & 19th issues: complete with 49 pl. Devoted to "Bagno", count Bentheim's garden in Steinfurt, Westphalia.-- 20th issue: complete with 24 pl. + "Plan de Bellevue". Devoted to the gardens of Montbelliard, Neuilly, Buckingham, Arras...-- 21st issue: 6 (of 10) plates. Devoted to the garden of Steinfort in England. Ref. de Ganay 99. - "Images de jardins", [Exhibition cat.]. Namur, 1996, pp. 139-141.