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1022 - PRÉVOST, Antoine François; [et al.] General History of Travel, or A New Collection of All Accounts of Voyages by Sea and Land That Have Been Published to Date in the Various Languages of All Known Nations [...]. Paris: Didot, 1746–1761, 16 (of 20) vols., in-4° (no date, some light foxing). Contemporary marbled calf, gilt-decorated spines with raised bands, red title labels and green volume number labels, red edges (light signs of wear). A fine set in good condition. First edition of the first 16 volumes; the last volume contains the table of contents for vols. I–XV. Abundantly illustrated with 594 plates (several double-page spreads or folds): 162 maps, 66 plans, 266 plates featuring topographical views, scenes of local customs and daily life among various peoples (Africa, Asia, America), animals, costumes, musical instruments, etc. “This work, a veritable encyclopedia of travel, is an indispensable foundation for any American library” (Chadenat). Ref. Brunet IV:868. - Chadenat 2111. - Sabin 65403.
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PRÉVOST, Antoine François; [et al.] General History of Travel, or A New Collection of All Accounts of Voyages by Sea and Land That Have Been Published to Date in the Various Languages of All Known Nations [...]. Paris: Didot, 1746–1761, 16 (of 20) vols., in-4° (no date, some light foxing). Contemporary marbled calf, gilt-decorated spines with raised bands, red title labels and green volume number labels, red edges (light signs of wear). A fine set in good condition. First edition of the first 16 volumes; the last volume contains the table of contents for vols. I–XV. Abundantly illustrated with 594 plates (several double-page spreads or folds): 162 maps, 66 plans, 266 plates featuring topographical views, scenes of local customs and daily life among various peoples (Africa, Asia, America), animals, costumes, musical instruments, etc. “This work, a veritable encyclopedia of travel, is an indispensable foundation for any American library” (Chadenat). Ref. Brunet IV:868. - Chadenat 2111. - Sabin 65403.
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