With early map of Louigiana in New Francia
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Heading: (Heneppin, Louis)
Author: Anzi, Aurelio Degli
Title: Il Genio Vagante, Biblioteca Curiosa di Cento e piu Relazioni di Viaggi Stranieri de Nostri Tempi. Parte II
Place Published: Parma
Publisher: L. M. Roineti
Date Published: 1691
Description:
Author: Anzi, Aurelio Degli
Title: Il Genio Vagante, Biblioteca Curiosa di Cento e piu Relazioni di Viaggi Stranieri de Nostri Tempi. Parte II
Place Published: Parma
Publisher: L. M. Roineti
Date Published: 1691
Description:
No. 2 of 3 volumes. xxiii, [1], 486 pp. Text in Italian. Illustrated with folding woodcut views of Siam and Batavia. 2 folding maps including Corso del Fiume della Wolga and Nuova Francia e Luigiana. (12mo) 13.1x7.4 cm (5¼x3"), full vellum with gilt-lettered morocco spine label, raised bands. First Edition.
A rare 17th century compilation, Volume II of a larger work relating "one hundred and more reports of foreign travel in our times". The present volume includes Hennepin's explorations in Louisiana, and a captivating map of most of North America "Nuova Francia e Luigiana." Institutional stamps on title page.
Condition
Some chipping to spine label, light wear to vellum; moderate foxing, small tear to rear pastedown, long horizontal tear to leaf K8; woodcuts and maps with splits, ill-creasing and repairs with tape from reverse; very good overall.
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With early map of Louigiana in New Francia
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