Travels into the Interior Parts of Africa (Text of Vol. 1)

Le Vaillant, M. (Francois)

Description:

See Lot 88 for a copy of the second volume, but a different edition. Rest of the Title:"..By the Cape of Good Hope; in the Years 1780, 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85." This is a copy of the text only of the first volume without any of the original coppper plate illustrations. The binding is much later, brown leather spine with gilt titling and blue pebble-grained cloth boards. New end papers. Title page, advertisement page, then paginated from one to 207, including the 5 pages of Preface and 7 pages of Introduction. CONDITION DETAILS: A reference copy for the text. The title page is soiled. The remaining pages have less soiling/foxing. The front hinge is broken, so the book is attached to the binding at the rear only. The free front end paper has "The Maize Library" sticker and a book seller's stamp.

Details:

• Publisher: R. Morison and Son
• Publisher Place: Perth
• Date of Publication: 1791
• Edition: Very early
• Binding Condition: Later and worn
• Overall Condition: A reading copy only
• Size: 179mm x 119mm

• Lot No: 180
• Hammer Price: $32
• Bids: 7
• Visits: 43
• Estimate: $45
• Reserve: $20

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