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Paris: Chez L. Cellot, 1768. First Edition. Full Calf. Very Good+. 480 pp. Hardcover. 16.3cm. 16mo. Contemporary speckled calf, raised bands to spine heavily decorated in gilt with labels for title and volume; all edges stained red, half title present, marbled endpapers. Book Condition: joints just starting though both hinges are sound, lcorners showing wear, small scuffs to spine ends, and here and there in small patches; binding very sound. gilt lettering and decorations to spine looking very handsome, interior fresh, bright, completely free of foxing. Very Good+.
Le Voyageur François, Ou La Connoissance de L'Ancien Et Du Nouveau Monde. Tome 1; [Ex-libris Gouverneur Morris w/ armorial bookplate] by Delaporte, Abbe - 1765
by Delaporte, Abbe
Le Voyageur François, Ou La Connoissance de L'Ancien Et Du Nouveau Monde. Tome 1; [Ex-libris Gouverneur Morris w/ armorial bookplate]
by Delaporte, Abbe
- Used
- very good
- first
Paris: Vincent, 1765. First Edition, First Printing. Full Calf. Very Good. viii, 432pp. Hardcover. 16.3cm. 16mo. Contemporary speckled calf, raised bands to spine heavily decorated in gilt with labels for title and volume; all edges stained red, marbled endpapers. Book Condition: upper joint cracked, lower joint starting though both hinges are sound, corners showing wear, with scuffing to spine ends, and here and there in small patches; binding very sound and interior fresh bright and unmarred. Very Good at least. From the personal library of Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816); Founding Father, contributor to U.S. Constitution, Revolutionary War hero, and liver of altogether amazing life. The Gouverneur Morris armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Condition of bookplate is Very Good+ at least. The 18th century copper engraving features the motto: "Tandem vincitur". [Allen: 591]. An extraordinarily scarce bookplate in a decidedly uncommon first edition of the first book of the monumental 42 volume "Le Voyageur François Ou La Connoissance De L'Ancien Et Du Nouveau Monde
- Bookseller DuBois Rare Books (US)
- Format/Binding Full Calf
- Book Condition Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available 1
- Edition First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher Vincent
- Place of Publication Paris
- Date Published 1765