ANSON (George). Voyage around the world,... - Lot 272 - Pichon & Noudel-Deniau (Azur Enchères)

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ANSON (George). Voyage around the world,... - Lot 272 - Pichon & Noudel-Deniau (Azur Enchères)
ANSON (George). Voyage around the world, made in the years 1740, 1741, 1742, 1743, 1744. Amsterdam and Leipzig, Arkstée & Merkus, 1749. In-4, marbled calf, spine decorated, red title page, red edges (Binding of the period). First edition in French, with 34 copper-engraved plates and maps. Account of the military expedition led by Admiral Anson against the Spaniards in the Pacific, during which he seized a galleon filled with gold near Manila. Butterfly printed with the address of Jombert in Paris pasted on the title address. Marginal staining at the foot of the last 6 leaves and plate n°34. Angular tear without missing plate n°13 (sea lions). Upper hinge and one spine cracked, wetness on the second plate, small lack at the head cap, corners dull. Expert | Dominique Courvoisier
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