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Sparrman

A VOYAGE TO THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, TOWARD THE ANTARCTIC POLAR CIRCLE AND ROUND THE WORLD; BUT CHIEFLY INTO THE COUNTY OF THE HOTTENTOTS AND CAFFRE,FROM THE YEAR 1772-1176,

G.G.J. & J. Robinson, Pater-Naster-Row, 1785

8250.00 €

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Year of publication
1785
Place of printing
London
Author
Sparrman
Publishers
G.G.J. & J. Robinson, Pater-Naster-Row
Edition
RARE CONTEMPORARY BINDING ON THIS VERY IMPORTANT FIRST EDITION
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

2 volumes. First Edition. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to Vol. I plus 9 other engraved plates including 2 of Hottentot subjects and 7 of natural history subjects and a large folding map. 4to, contemporary polished calf unrestored, the spines beautifully gilt decorated within very elaborate panel designs of the period, separated by multi-ruled gilt bands and with contrasting red and green morocco title and numbering pieces gilt, gilt tooled board edges. xxviii, 368; viii, 350; errata page. A very handsome set in rare contemporary binding, joints split, cover to Vol. I nearly detached, all easily refurbished by order, some mellowing to text occasional, evidence of old worm tracks to a some of the border edges of some plates.