François LE VAILLANT. Voyage dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance dans les années 1780, 81, 82, 83, 84 & 85. Paris, Leroy, 1790. 2 volumes in one volume, marbled basane, chains and fillet framing, (Contemporary binding).
Nissen, 2480 /// I. XXIV-383 / II. (1f.)-403.
First edition illustrated with 12 plates, 2 of which are fold-outs. They represent 3 black views, 7 human types and 2 giraffes.
Born in Panamaribo in Dutch Guiana, François Le Vaillant studied natural history in France before embarking on his travels in the heart of southern Africa. In particular, he brought back highly detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the Hottentots and Caffres.
Binding rubbed.
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