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CHATELAIN, Henri Abraham (1684-1743). Atlas historique...Tome VI qui comprend l'Afrique & l'Amerique septentrionale & meridionale. Amsterdam: Honore & Chatelain, 1719. The sixth volume of Chatelain's work, discussing the geography, customs, and traditions of America and Africa. Folio, (450 x 290mm). Title-page printed in red and black, 39 plates, numbered 1-39 including 6 bis (of 40, lacking plate 30) double page, (some foxing). Full calf binding, title gilt to spine, spine gilt (some wear).

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CHATELAIN, Henri Abraham (1684-1743). Atlas historique...Tome VI qui comprend l'Afrique & l'Amerique septentrionale & meridionale. Amsterdam: Honore & Chatelain, 1719. The sixth volume of Chatelain's work, discussing the geography, customs, and traditions of America and Africa. Folio, (450 x 290mm). Title-page printed in red and black, 39 plates, numbered 1-39 including 6 bis (of 40, lacking plate 30) double page, (some foxing). Full calf binding, title gilt to spine, spine gilt (some wear).

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