RAYNAL. Histoire philosophique et politique des établissements et du commerce des européens dans les deux Indes. Paris, Pellet, 1780, 10 vol. of text and 2 vol. of atlas, in-8, marbled calf, smooth spine, decorated, arms in tail by Gougenot de Croissy (contemporary binding). With a portrait of the author, 9 frontispieces and 50 engraved maps by Rigobert Bonne. Binding rubbed, covers damaged and worm gallery.

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