DEPONS (François). Journey to the eastern part... Lot 27

DEPONS (François). Journey to the eastern part of terra firma, in South America, made during the years 1801, 1802, 1803 and 1804: containing the description of the general captaincy of Caracas, composed of the Provinces of Venezuela, Maracaibo, Varinas, the Spanish Guiana, Cumana, and the Island of Marguerite; and closing all that relates to the discovery, the conquest, the topography, the legislation, the trade, the finances, the inhabitants and the productions of these provinces; with an outline of the customs and habits of the Spaniards, and of the wild and civilized Indians. Paris, Colnet, Fain et Compagnie, Debray, Mongie et Buisson, 1806. 3 volumes in one vol. in-8, marbled half calf, smooth spine richly decorated, title page in red marble (period binding). [2] 358 pp, [2] 469 pp, [2] 362 pp. First edition of the report of the diplomatic trip to Venezuela of François Depons (1751-1812), representative of the French government in Caracas. It is illustrated with a map and 3 folding plans (General Captaincy of Caracas, city of Caracas, port of Goayre, harbor and city of Porto Cabello). It describes the conquest of Venezuela, its topography, its legislation, its inhabitants, its fauna and flora. Nice copy.