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Histoire des Nouvelles Decouvertes Faites dans la Mer du Sud en 1767, 1768, 1769 & 1770. Hydrographie de la Mer du Sud. Vols I & II
by A F J de Freville
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/N
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Paris: Chez De Hansy le jeune, 1774 A very good copy in newer full morocco binding with fold out map by Robert de Vaugondy. M. de Freville was a teacher, who wrote a variety of works, including for children. This book is notable in that it gives one of the first accounts in French of Cook's 1st voyage in the Endeavour, 1768-71. The bindings have raised bands and gilt titles and dates to spines. They are in near fine condition. The endpapers are marbled in a near match for the original marbling on the page edges. New blanks have been inserted at front and rear. Vol I: half title (giving the alternative 'Hydrographie...as the title); title page with 2 ink signatures across the lower half (the ink is visible to verso); Preface v-xlviii; fold out map; text with decorative headpiece and tailpieces pp 1-518; Index 519-522; errata. Vol I is in very good clean condition with the occasional light mark. There is some worming to the top margin - mainly affecting pp 157-208; and less so pp 217-228. At its worst it extends into the top line of text but with very little loss. There is a scholarly ink annotation to the bottom of p435. Vol II: half title; title page with 2 signatures; text with decorative headpiece and tailpieces pp 1-567 Finis; Table of Chapters pp 568-572; Approbation, Privilege du Roi 4pp. Vol II is in very good clean condition. There is the occasional brown mark - the worst of which is on p51/2, but the text is still readable. A scarce work.
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- Bookseller
- E C Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032223
- Title
- Histoire des Nouvelles Decouvertes Faites dans la Mer du Sud en 1767, 1768, 1769 & 1770. Hydrographie de la Mer du Sud. Vols I & II
- Author
- A F J de Freville
- Illustrator
- R de Vaugondy
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chez De Hansy le jeune
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1774
- Keywords
- Captain Cook; Endeavour; Australia; Pacific Ocean; early exploration; mer du sud; eighteenth century voyages; de Vaugondy
- Bookseller catalogs
- HISTORY; TRAVEL & TOPOGRAPHY;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
E C Books
Biblio member since 2011
Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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- Morocco
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- Raised Band(s)
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