La vie et les avantures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoe […].

Amsterdam, Z. Chatelain, 1742-1743

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3 vol., 12mo: xvi-629-[1], viii-562, xxx-[2]-603-[1] pp. ("Preface" bound at end; paper age-toned, some spotting and soiling, tear in folding map).

Contemp. sheep, gilt-orn. spines with raised bands, red edges (rubbed, labels, head and tail def.).

Rare repr. of the French transl. by St. Hyacinthe and Justus van Effen (1720) of the famous Robinson (1719) of Daniel Defoe (1660-1731). Engr. ill.: 3 frontispieces by Picart, folding world map and 18 pl. With the continuation, titled "Réflexions sérieuses et importantes de Robinson Crusoe […]. Avec sa vision du monde angélique". Titles in red & black.
Ref. Ullrich *11. - STCN. - Not in BL, BnF.
Prov. Bookseller's stamp.