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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Le Vaillant, M. (Francois)

Travels into the Interior Parts of Africa (Text of Vol. 1)

Published: R. Morison and Son, Perth, 1791

Edition: Very early

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See Lot 88 for a copy of the second volume, but a different edition. Rest of the Title:\"..By the Cape of Good Hope; in the Years 1780, 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85.\" This is a copy of the text only of the first volume without any of the original coppper plate illustrations. The binding is much later, brown leather spine with gilt titling and blue pebble-grained cloth boards. New end papers. Title page, advertisement page, then paginated from one to 207, including the 5 pages of Preface and 7 pages of Introduction. CONDITION DETAILS: A reference copy for the text. The title page is soiled. The remaining pages have less soiling/foxing. The front hinge is broken, so the book is attached to the binding at the rear only. The free front end paper has \"The Maize Library\" sticker and a book seller\'s stamp.
  • Binding Condition: Later and worn
  • Overall Condition: A reading copy only
  • Size: 179mm x 119mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
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