Book Description

First English edition, 3 vols. Folding map, 22 copper engraved maps (5 folding) 8v0. Le Vaillant's second journey to Africa. He is primarily known for his work as an ornithologist, his travels were to search for specimens he had seen in Paris. Little information on the lands he explore during his second expedition existed and he was one of the first Europeans to visit South Africa.
Author Le Vaillant
Date 1796
Binding Rebound in leather and cloth
Publisher G G and J Robinson, London
Condition Very good
Pages 488

Friends of the PBFA

For £10 get free entry to our fairs, updates from the PBFA and more.

Please email info@pbfa.org for more information

Join PBFA

Membership of the PBFA is open to anyone who has been trading in antiquarian and second-hand books for a minimum of two years subject to certain criteria.

Email info@pbfa.org to find out more, or complete the enquiry form.

complete the form