Beautiful illustrated copy of the famous Histoire générale des voyages by Abbé Prévost which is one of the largest and most impressive collections of histories of expeditions and exploration of the world printed in Europe in the 18th century -

It has been highly collectable and desirable since its first printing, not only fascinating content but full-page, folding prints depicting scenes of exploration and unknown peoples. According to Hill, this work is an important collection, which includes accounts of many early voyages. -

This copy contains:
2 folding maps on the Gambra or Gambia river

The Abbé Prévost - General History of Travels - 1747 - Volume IX

Good condition of the binding, work in its period full brown leather, loose crowns, rubbing from use, rubbed edges, ornate ribbed spine, red edges, gilt titling on morocco piece, gilt volume number -
Interior in good condition, minor soiling and waterstaining, pretty headband, beautiful initials, geographical maps on fold-out plates, a slight lack of paper in the corner of one of them, marbled flyleaves.

Publication year: 1747
Illustrated Edition
Language: French
Publisher: Didot
Number of pages: 478
Dimensions: 17x10 cm