1839 1st ed Voyages of Laperouse Oceania Shipwreck Adventures Illustrated Samoa
The Oceania expedition by French naval officer Jean-Francois de Laperouse is one of the most infamous adventures, most-remembered for vanishing! This rare first edition by Francois Valentin includes three charming illustrations of major events in the expedition. This expedition included studies of astronomy, stars, time, clocks, and marine movement.
1839 1st ed Voyages of Laperouse Oceania Shipwreck Adventures Illustrated Samoa
The Oceania expedition by French naval officer Jean-Francois de Laperouse is one of the most infamous adventures, most-remembered for vanishing! This rare first edition by Francois Valentin includes three charming illustrations of major events in the expedition. This expedition included studies of astronomy, stars, time, clocks, and marine movement.
Item number: #822
Price: $399
VALENTIN, Francois
Voyages et aventures de Lapérouse
Tours : A. Mame, 1839. First edition.
Details:
- Collation complete with all pages: [xii], 276
- 3 leaves of plates
- Ship wreck at Port des Francais
- French officers greeted by Spanish missionaires
- Death of Captain Langle, and sailors at Maouna
- Binding: leather; tight and secure
- References: Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia, 2873a
- Language: French
- Size: ~7in X 4in (17.5cm x 10cm)
- 3 leaves of plates
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822
Category
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
VALENTIN, Francois
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete