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THB[Voyages and Travel - South Seas] Frezier's Voyages, 1717 with 24 Engraved Maps
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TimedJun 5, 2017 - Jun 26, 2017
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- Lot Description
Frezier, Amedee Francois. A VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH-SEA, and along the coasts of Chili and Peru, in the years 1712, 1713, and 1714; particularly describing the genius and constitution of the inhabitants, as well Indians as Spaniards: their customs and manners ; their natural history, mines, commodities, traffick with Europe, &c. London: Printed for Jonah Bowyer, 1717. First Edition in English. 9 3/8 by 7 1/2 inches in a full leather modern fine binding. Complete with 37 engraved plates and maps. [xiv], 335, [9] pp. 13 engraved plates (1 folding), and 24 maps and plans (16 folding). Title page in black and red. "Frezier, a French royal military engineer, was under contract to sail to the Spanish possessions in South America to construct forts for defense against English and Dutch attacks. The French government also ordered him to chart the western coast of South America, in order that they would have some knowledge of that area for possible military operations. The first part of this book gives an interesting account of the voyage from France around Cape Horn and was used by contemporary and even by later navigators. The second part relates to the voyage along the coasts of Chile and Peru, describing the chief towns and cities. Frezier, a man of observation, brought back information of consideration geographical and scientific value" (Hill).
Condition
The modern binding has 5 raised bands, is not stamped, and is in Fine condition. There are minimal ex-library marks as follows: number stamp at bottom of dedication page; stamp to verso of dedication page; and a library stamp on page 17 at the top. Small chip to bottom corner of Plate 31 with no loss of text or image. At top of page 31-32 there is a chip with the loss of two letters in the running title. The engraved plates and maps are fresh and clean and in lovely condition.
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