PARK (Mungo). Journey in the interior of Africa... Lot 28

PARK (Mungo). Journey in the interior of Africa made in 1795, 1796 and 1797. With clarifications on the geography of Africa by Major RENNEL. Translated from the English on the second edition by J. CASTERA. Paris, Dentu et Carteret, An VIII (1799). 2 volumes in one vol. in-8 of xii-411 pp, [2] ff.-376 pp. Half marbled calf, smooth spine decorated, title-pieces in red marble (contemporary binding). First edition of the French translation, illustrated with a portrait, 3 maps including 2 large ones (one with enhanced contours), and 5 engravings outside the text. A few small rubs on the spine. A very good copy of this mythical journey. "Copies of this translation have become quite rare" Brunet (IV, 376).