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The Natural and Civil History of the French Dominions in North and South America. Giving a Particular Account of the Climate, Soil, Minerals, Animals, Vegetables, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce, and Languages. Together with the Religion, Government, Genius, Character, Manners and Customs of the Indians and Other Inhabitants. Illustrated by Maps and Plans of the Principal Places, Collected from the Best Authorities the Prince of Wales. Part I. Containing A Description of Canada and Louisiana. Part II. Containing Part of the Islands of St. Domingo and St. Martin, The Islands of St. Bartholomew, Guadaloupe, Martinico, La Grenade, and The Island and Colony of Cayenne.
by Thomas Jefferys
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Two volumes bound in one complete with 18 foldout maps. Pagination is as follows: Part I pp. 132 [129-142 repeated] then continues from 133-168. Part II pp. 54-55 are misnumbered 55-54, while pp. 86-87 is misnumbered 90-91. The correction slip on p. 80 of the second part contains the revised list of 22 parishes of Guadeloupe. Front board is detached; rear board nearly so. Six raised bands. Wear to all edges; loss to tail of spine but nonetheless a good restorable copy. Several tape residues to plates near gutters, as well as image transfers at folds (see images). Some lower, circa 1 inch, folds separated. Modest bookplate to front pastedown, but otherwise a clean copy with no previous owners' names or other defacements.
9 x 14 in
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8491
- Title
- The Natural and Civil History of the French Dominions in North and South America. Giving a Particular Account of the Climate, Soil, Minerals, Animals, Vegetables, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce, and Languages. Together with the Religion, Government, Genius, Character, Manners and Customs of the Indians and Other Inhabitants. Illustrated by Maps and Plans of the Principal Places, Collected from the Best Authorities the Prince of Wales. Part I. Containing A Description of Canada and Louisiana. Part II. Containing Part of the Islands of St. Domingo and St. Martin, The Islands of St. Bartholomew, Guadaloupe, Martinico, La Grenade, and The Island and Colony of Cayenne.
- Author
- Thomas Jefferys
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for Thomas Jefferys at Charing-Cross
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1760
- Size
- 4to
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- North America, Canada, West Indies, South America
- Bookseller catalogs
- Map;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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