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paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Bruxelles: N.-J. Gregoir, V. Wouters et Cie, editeurs, 1839. Hardcover. Good. Two volumes bound in one. The two frontispieces and title pages are considerably foxed (see photos) the text blocks however have very light spotting and is quite legible and attractive. Two pages have tears with no loss of text. Binding is sturdy but compromised by a split in the front pastedown. Marbled boards are substantially worn with edges and corners rubbed through but not moreso than the typical book of this age. Gilt lettering on spine lackluster but not rubbed except at tips, no exterior cracks in leather. It is important to note that this is NOT the illustrated edition (for that one must get the Pourrat edition). In-8, 195 et 220 pp.-[1]f., 2 frontispices lithographiés. Edition belge, parue la même année que la parisienne illustrée chez Pourrat. Relation de l'expédition scientifique dirigée par Duperrey, auquel l'auteur, René-Primevère Lesson (1794-1849), participa en tant que chirurgien de marine. Le… Read More

Paris: P. Pourrat, 1839. Book. Good. Soft cover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 510 pages, contents page, errata page, frontispiece; 547 pages, 2 errata pages. A few old library stamps, some foxing, slight damp stain at bottom of some pages in volume II. Front cover and first few pages of volume I detached. In the original paper wrappers as issued by the publisher. .

Brussels: N.-J. Gregoir, V. Wouters et Cie., 1839. Occasional foxing; joints repaired.. Octavo, four volumes bound in one, each with separate title page and frontispiece; old ownership stamp on first title-page and a related gift inscription on endpaper; contemporary quarter black roan. Brussels edition, published in the same year as the Paris edition. Uncommon account of the voyage of the Coquille, a French scientific expedition under the command of Louis-Isidore Duperrey. This detailed and engaging narrative was written by René Primevere Lesson, surgeon and naturalist, and includes much detail lacking in Duperrey's own account. The expedition travelled extensively throughout the Pacific, including Tahiti and the Solomons, and stopped at Port Jackson before sailing to the Bay of Islands. Lesson was a careful and lively observer. He received little formal education and joined the navy as medical assistant; here his natural aptitude was recognised and formal training as a surgeon ensued. Lesson was… Read More