From Buddenbrooks, Inc., Newburyport, MA, U.S.A.
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2 volumes. First edition. With a profusion of superb engraved, large folding plates throughout each volume, 25 in total as called for. Thick, tall 8vo, later full calf with hand-calligraphed spine labels, marbled endpapers. viii, 486 pp; 342 pp. A very fine set, very bright and clean, crisp and in unusually pristine condition, an unopened copy, untrimmed and near as mint. The bindings probably replaced the original printer's covers, as the set seems just as it might have come from the printer's tables. RARE AND IMPORTANT FIRST EDITION OF THIS LANDMARK WORK. THE OCTAVO ISSUE WITH THE FOLDING FOLIO PLATES. On the author's 'An exact and detailed description of the Cape of Good Hope, containing a very circumstantial account of the present state of that celebrated country, its settlements, harbour, fortress, form of government, extent, and the regions recently discovered in its vicinity; together with an erudite description of the climate and soil of the territory; of its animals, fishes, birds, plants, and herbs; likewise of various prodigies of Nature discovered in the country; to which is added a very accurately compiled account of the Hottentots from the author's own personal investigations: followed by a remarkable report on their language, religion, manner of living, singular traditions, customs, marriage ceremonies, circumcisions, and education. Written with strict attention to veracity during a long residence in.the Cape of Good Hope. Excellent folio engravings throughout, all folding and all in excellent condition.' From Mendolssohn. Seller Inventory # 21977
Bibliographic Details
Title: NIEUWE ALGEMENE BESCHRYVING VAN DE KAAP DE ...
Publisher: Amsterdam Petrus Conradi 1777
Edition: 1st Edition
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