Author: DELAPORTE, ABBE MR.
Title: Le Voyageur Francois; Ou La Connoissence De L'ancien et Du Nouveau Monde
Description: Paris, Vincent Imprimeur-Libraire. 1766, Nouvelle Edition. Full-Leather, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book, 42 Volumes , being the COMLETE SERIESof this esteemed "Travelogues" A fine uniform set in contemporary full calf bindings, gilded spines in compartments. (some imperfections, some scafing, corners worn in places, some normal shelf wear) Red painted edges. this sought after series of travel accounts deals with virtually all countries both in the "Old as well as the "New" World. This is to be considered as THE companion for the XVIIITh. century "Arm Chair Traveller" in the Age of Enlightment. See Brunet VI-19789. Gives also a very interesting series of descriptions of colonies as formed by the various European countries. An impressive set. Very Good.

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