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1023 - PRÉVOST, Antoine François *General History of Travel, or 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* [...]. Enriched with geographical maps [...], plans, and perspectives; illustrations of animals, plants, clothing, antiquities, etc. New edition [...]. The Hague: P. De Hondt, 1747–1749, 9 (of 25) vols., 4to (no date, occasional spotting, some wormholes in the first part of vol. 3). Contemporary marbled sheepskin, gilt coat of arms on boards, gilt-ornamented spines with raised bands, red edges (top and bottom edges damaged, some rubbing). 9 vols. (we have parts 1–9) of this ambitious compilation, based on accounts by English, Dutch, and French travelers, most of which are devoted to Asia (the East Indies, China, Siam, Tartary, the Maluku Islands, etc.), but also to Africa. Abundantly illustrated under the direction of Van Schley: 51 folding maps, 14 full-page maps, and 268 plates (88 of which are folding) depicting plans, views, monuments, indigenous peoples, local flora and fauna, etc. Ref. STCN. From the Szluha collection, a Hungarian noble family (bookplates). Included: 4 engraved maps. 18th century. Various formats (3 heavily toned, some wear and tear). Depicting Asia, Brabant, France, and the course of the Meuse River. (13 pieces)

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€300 - 400

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PRÉVOST, Antoine François *General History of Travel, or 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* [...]. Enriched with geographical maps [...], plans, and perspectives; illustrations of animals, plants, clothing, antiquities, etc. New edition [...]. The Hague: P. De Hondt, 1747–1749, 9 (of 25) vols., 4to (no date, occasional spotting, some wormholes in the first part of vol. 3). Contemporary marbled sheepskin, gilt coat of arms on boards, gilt-ornamented spines with raised bands, red edges (top and bottom edges damaged, some rubbing). 9 vols. (we have parts 1–9) of this ambitious compilation, based on accounts by English, Dutch, and French travelers, most of which are devoted to Asia (the East Indies, China, Siam, Tartary, the Maluku Islands, etc.), but also to Africa. Abundantly illustrated under the direction of Van Schley: 51 folding maps, 14 full-page maps, and 268 plates (88 of which are folding) depicting plans, views, monuments, indigenous peoples, local flora and fauna, etc. Ref. STCN. From the Szluha collection, a Hungarian noble family (bookplates). Included: 4 engraved maps. 18th century. Various formats (3 heavily toned, some wear and tear). Depicting Asia, Brabant, France, and the course of the Meuse River. (13 pieces)

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Cartography, atlases, old manuscripts, old and rare books
Friday, December 4
01:00 PM
19/2 Rue aux Laines
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Arenberg Auctions +3225441055 info@arenbergauctions.com
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