Second voyage dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance dans les années 1783, 84 et 85.

3 vol., 8vo: xliv-304-[ii], 426-[ii], 525-[4] pp.; 22 engr. pl. (some folding, a few spots, the most noticeable in top margin of the 1st few ff. of vol. 3, a few pl. numbers sl. shaved, old repair to plate ii).

Contemp. half calf over marbled boards, spines with 5 raised bands, gilt leather title label (boards with some shelfwear).

1st 8vo edition of the report of Levaillant's second expedition. This voyage brought him to Namaqualand, Damaraland, Bechcuanaland and the Kalahari Desert. The pl. depict several peculiar or newly discovered animals and plants, such as the so-called "Oiseau à cou-de-Serpent", the giraffe and two amazing heads of a hippopotamus. Other pl. show local people and some landscape views.
Ref. Nissen (ZBI) 2482. - Not in Gay.