ATLAS DU VOYAGE DE LA PEROUSE

LA PEROUSE, Jean François Galaup de

Published by Imprimerie de la République. Paris., 1797

About this Item

First edition. Atlas volume only, folio size. Half-title page engraved by Moreau Le Jeune, a portrait of Jean François Galaup De La Pérouse, engraved by Alex Tardieu and 69 plates with Captions in French (29 on double page or folded and 40 on full page). Original half calf binding, gilt title on rebacked spine. Renewed endpapers. Boards are in very good condition with light rubbing on edges. For the plates, one has a tiny tear at centre of folds and 2 plates have repaired short tears. Light foxing primarily on the first few leaves with a little on the margins of the plates. A little soiling on outside edges and margins of plates. Image shows the half-title-page and the portrait. More images available upon request. A very nice copy of a scarce item. French text. This is a heavy item and postage will be higher than usual. Please ask for a quote. Large folio: 47 x 33.5. A total of 69 Plates: 35 Charts and plans / 3 Coastal Views / 10 Landscape and Inhabitants / 11 Fauna & Flora / 5 Traditional Crafts for 10 illustrations each / 5 Anchorages (1 with shipwreck). Folded plate No 1: Mappemonde ou Carte Reduite des Parties connues du Globe pour servir au Voyage de La Perouse. Plate No. 2: Vue de l'Ile Ste Catherine. Folded plate No. 3: Carte du Grand Ocean ou Mer du Sud. Plate No. 4: Plan de la Baie de la Conception. . Plate No. 6: Lianne Male du Chili, que les habitants appelent Guilboqui. Plate No. 13: Carte des Iles Sandwich. . Folded plate: Plan des Iles Kuriles. More images/information upon request. Seller Inventory # 75014

Bibliographic Details

Title: ATLAS DU VOYAGE DE LA PEROUSE

Publisher: Imprimerie de la République. Paris.

Publication Date: 1797

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition