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CHARLEVOIX, PIERRE FRANCOIS XAVIER DE. Journal of a Voyage to North-America...Containing The Geographical Description and Natural History of the Country, particularly Canada. London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley 1761. 2 vols., 8vo, contemporary polished calf, spines gilt, red and green morocco spine labels, edges stained red, very slight wear at some extremities . First Edition in English, half-titles, engraved folding map of the Northern Hemishere in vol. 1, 2 leaves of publisher's advertisements in vol. 2. "One of the most important works on the history of Canada and of the French establishments in Louisiana...contains not only what the author saw himself, but what he had collected from the best authorities. This work is one of the best authorities concerning the various Indian tribes, some of which no longer exist"--Lande 125 (first French edition of 1744); Howes C 308; Graff 651; Sabin 12139. A fine copy. (2)