PATTE (Pierre). Monuments erected in France to the glory of Louis XV... Paris, Desaint &, Saillant, 1765. In-folio bound in full marbled fawn calf, spine ribbed and gilt, double gilt fillet at the edges (Binding of the period). [2] ff. 232 pp. With 57 numbered plates, 33 of which are full-page and 24 fold-outs. This work presents a panorama of the monuments erected in France to the glory of Louis XV, preceded by a table of the progress of the arts and sciences during his reign. It also includes a description of the honours paid to great men, both ancient and modern, and concludes with a selection of proposed projects for placing the king's statue in various parts of Paris. This work offers a unique perspective on the architectural and urban projects of Louis XV's reign, as well as on the aesthetic and political debates of the time. A charming copy, complete with illustration, which provides a vision of the monumental ambitions of the period, in good condition. Good condition Binding: Solid binding Corners rubbed and slightly sunken, with small leather gap Boards stained, scratched and rubbed Old restoration to the lower cover in the upper corner Inside pages: Inside clean Several pages of text oxidised Scattered foxing on some leaves Plate XIV is detached but complete Pagination error: p.160 is n°156