Bougainville. A Voyage Around the World. 1772, First English edition, 4to, calf
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BOUGAINVILLE, LOUIS ANTOINE DE
A Voyage round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, In the Years 1766, 1767, 1768 and 1769. London: J. Nourse and T. Davies, 1772
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 4to (259 x 204mm.), one engraved folding plate, and 5 folding plates, contemporary calf, later spine label, one map shaved, some minor repairs, slightly worn, joints split
Bougainville (1729-1811) was the first Frenchman to sail around the world, and he inadvertently carried with him the first woman to do the same. On their return to St Malo in 1769, they recorded the loss of just seven men from the 330 who had travelled out. Bougainville's account of this journey appeared in French in 1771, and he described Tahiti as an earthly paradise, which influenced the writings of Enlightenment scholars such as Rousseau and Diderot. The appendix contains a glossary of words in the Tahitian language.
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Hill (2004) 165; Sabin 6869; ESTC T82890
PROVENANCE:
Ever. Buckworth, 2 signatures (one to title dated 1774); Davies Gilbert, armorial bookplate; Rupert Vallentine, signature on armorial bookplate dated 1920
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Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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BOUGAINVILLE, LOUIS ANTOINE DE
A Voyage round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, In the Years 1766, 1767, 1768 and 1769. London: J. Nourse and T. Davies, 1772
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 4to (259 x 204mm.), one engraved folding plate, and 5 folding plates, contemporary calf, later spine label, one map shaved, some minor repairs, slightly worn, joints split
Bougainville (1729-1811) was the first Frenchman to sail around the world, and he inadvertently carried with him the first woman to do the same. On their return to St Malo in 1769, they recorded the loss of just seven men from the 330 who had travelled out. Bougainville's account of this journey appeared in French in 1771, and he described Tahiti as an earthly paradise, which influenced the writings of Enlightenment scholars such as Rousseau and Diderot. The appendix contains a glossary of words in the Tahitian language.
LITERATURE:
Hill (2004) 165; Sabin 6869; ESTC T82890
PROVENANCE:
Ever. Buckworth, 2 signatures (one to title dated 1774); Davies Gilbert, armorial bookplate; Rupert Vallentine, signature on armorial bookplate dated 1920
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
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