Summary Of The General History Of Travel, M. De La Harpe

Jean-François de la HARPE - Abridged general history of travel containing the most remarkable, the most useful, etc. Hôtel de Thou, in Paris, 1780-1801 - Original edition A formidable work dealing with the customs of the inhabitants, religions and customs, arts and sciences, commerce and manufacturing in the various regions of the world where travelers have penetrated. Original edition, in period bindings, full calf, spine with 5 raised bands and title pieces and volume numbers in red morocco. Beautiful octavo, illustrated with a total of 82 plates of engravings including 18 folding plates and a folding map in volume 22. The first 21 volumes were published in 1780. The series was completed by the publication of 12 other volumes published between 1786 and 1801. In total 32 volumes, without the atlas. Beautiful rare set in such a state of preservation despite some minor defects, small marginal defects on certain pages.