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Rare and modern books

Le Vaillant

VOYAGE DE MONSIEUR LE VAILLANT DANS L?INT?RIEUR DE L?AFRIQUE, par Le Cap de Bonne-Esp?rance dans les Ann?s 1780, 81, 82, 83, 84 & 85

Chez Leroy, 1790

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Year of publication
1790
Place of printing
Paris
Author
Le Vaillant
Publishers
Chez Leroy
Edition
RARE FIRST EDITION IN CONTEMPORARY BINDING WITH THE ENGRAVED
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

2 volumes. First edition. Volume I with 6 plates, 2 folding, Volume II with 6 plates including the very rare plate of the Hottentot woman in first state and uncensored. 8vo, bound in contemporary French calf, the spines with raised bands, lettered and decorated in gilt in the compartments, two morocco lettering labels gilt, marbled end-leaves, gilt tooled edges. xxiv, 383; 403 pp A handsome set in unrestored or sophisticated state, some cracking to the hinges, some typical wear to the tips.