Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages [...].

Paris, Hôtel de Thou, 1780-1786

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23 vol., 8vo (n.c., some usual spotting and staining throughout; large parts of vol. 5 and 6 heavily (water) damaged).

Contemp. speckled sheep, gilt-titled spines with raised bands (some rubbing).

First edition of this great work summarizing the "Histoire des voyages" of Abbé Prévost (1746-1789). Vol. 1-3 focus on Africa, 4-9 on Asia, 10-15 on America, 16-21 on circumnavigations and poles and 22-23 on the voyage of Cook. Ill. with numerous engr. Without atlas.
Ref. Brunet III:771. - Chadenat 6667. - Cox I:33. - Sabin 38632. - BnF.