Boucher de la Richarderie,(G.). Bibliothèque universelle des voyages, ou notice complète et raisonnée de tous les voyages ... 6 vols. Paris, Treuttel_ and Würtz 1808. 4 unpaginated, XXX, 495; VII, 531; VII, 503; VIII, 542; VII, 527; VIII, 485 pp. Contemporary green paper boards with spine label. (Bumped and rubbed, some covers missing). First edition. Sabin 6847. Cox II, 532: "A work of considerable interest" First edition. - Bibliography of (mostly French) travel works, valuable for its long critical essays. - Former library copy with obligat. Stamp on title and signature number in ballpoint pen, occasional spotting, otherwise clean and good.

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