PREVOST, Antoine Francois, detto d'Exiles (1697-1763) - Histoire générale des voyages; ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre. The Hague: Pierre de Hondt, 1747-1773. The 4to edition illustrated by 630 engraved plates, many folding, showing numerous maps, views, flora, fauna and animals of this richly illustrated trip around the world. 20 (of 25) volumes, 4to (256 x 203mm). Engraved portrait as frontispiece, tites in red and black, engraved headpieces with fine illustrations, and initials, 630 engraved plates, many folding and of large size (some occasional browning, heavier in vol. VI which also has a detached plate, some occasional light spotting). Contemporary calf, gilt spines (some wear, heavier in some of the volumes and at joints). The volumes have been collated and the plates counted but the work is sold not subject to return as the number of plates may vary from copy to copy. (20)
PREVOST, Antoine Francois, detto d'Exiles (1697-1763) - Histoire générale des voyages; ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre. The Hague: Pierre de Hondt, 1747-1773. The 4to edition illustrated by 630 engraved plates, many folding, showing numerous maps, views, flora, fauna and animals of this richly illustrated trip around the world. 20 (of 25) volumes, 4to (256 x 203mm). Engraved portrait as frontispiece, tites in red and black, engraved headpieces with fine illustrations, and initials, 630 engraved plates, many folding and of large size (some occasional browning, heavier in vol. VI which also has a detached plate, some occasional light spotting). Contemporary calf, gilt spines (some wear, heavier in some of the volumes and at joints). The volumes have been collated and the plates counted but the work is sold not subject to return as the number of plates may vary from copy to copy. (20)
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