THE PERROUSE. THE EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGE OF LAPÉROUSE. Nice, Editions Le Chant des Sphères, 1971-72. Three large volumes in-4, publisher's light tan basane, boards decorated with a cold gilt plaque, spine with ornate nerves, gilt head, bordered cases. Spine slightly sunned. EDITION ILLUSTRATED with colour COMPOSITIONS by DA ROS. Limited edition of 1,980 numbered copies on Lana vellum. ONE of 300 copies containing a bistre COPY of the double plate and the off-text illustrations.

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