A Journey Into Siberia Made By The Order Of The King Of France.
London: T. Jefferys, 1770. First Edition. CHAPPE D’AUTEROCHE, L’Abbé (1722-1769). A Journey into Siberia, Made by Order of the King of France. London: T. Jefferys, 1770. 4to. Illustrated with hand-colored map at front and 9 engraved plates or tables. [xx], [1]-[396] pp. No half-title. Approximately 10 ¼ x 7 ¾”. Bound in contemporary half brown calf over marbled boards, spine ruled and tooled in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, burgundy gilt morocco lettering label, boards/corners rubbed and worn, hinges with cosmetic wear, some foxing in text, plates clean). With the armorial bookplate of the Hon. Richard Howard (the 4th Earl of Effingham) on the fp. FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH ON THIS CLASSIC WORK ON SIBERIA. Chappe d’Auteroche was a priest, explorer, and astronomer - this book also includes his observations on the transit of Venus from Siberia. Not in Hill.. Very Good. Item #861
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