1788 Voyage To America By F. Chastellux Antique Illustrated W / Maps 2 Volumes - Oct 17, 2023 | Jasper52 In Ny
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

1788 VOYAGE TO AMERICA by F. CHASTELLUX antique ILLUSTRATED w / MAPS 2 VOLUMES

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Books

Related Books

More Items in Books

View More

Recommended Books, Magazines & Papers

View More
item-162633733=1
item-162633733=2
item-162633733=3
item-162633733=4
item-162633733=5
item-162633733=6
item-162633733=7
item-162633733=8
1788 VOYAGE TO AMERICA by F. CHASTELLUX antique ILLUSTRATED w / MAPS 2 VOLUMES
1788 VOYAGE TO AMERICA by F. CHASTELLUX antique ILLUSTRATED w / MAPS 2 VOLUMES
Item Details
Description
VOYAGES DANS L'AMÉRIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE, DANS LES ANNÉES 1780, 1781 & 1782
2 volumes
by CHASTELLUX, François-Jean de
Paris; 1788-1791
8vo: 5 1/4 by 8 1/4"
[8]-408, [4]-251 pp.
Second authorized edition (1st 1786) of the travels of the Marquis de Chastellux (1734-1788) in North America.
Illustrated with 5 engraved folding plates: 3 views showing a natural bridge and 2 maps by Dezoteux.
As an officer in the French Expeditionary Force led by Rochambeau during the American Revolution, Chastellux travelled in Virginia, Massachussets, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
He writes about the natural history of the country, historical places of the war, daily life of the inhabitants and about famous people, such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, a personal friend.
- Ref. Sabin 12227. - Chadenat 1567. - Not in BnF.
Provenance: George Dens (collector's label).
Original marbled binding with calf spines and corners, gilt flat spines with leather title labels.
Minor foxing.
Good copy.
Text in French



Reserve: $490.00

Shipping:
  • Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
  • International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
  • Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
  • Location: This item ships from Pennsylvania

    Your purchase is protected:
    Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.

    In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
  • Buyer's Premium
    • 15%

    1788 VOYAGE TO AMERICA by F. CHASTELLUX antique ILLUSTRATED w / MAPS 2 VOLUMES

    Estimate $600 - $700
    See Sold Price
    Starting Price $380
    3 bidders are watching this item.

    Shipping & Pickup Options
    Item located in Pennsylvania, US
    $25 shipping in the US

    Payment
    Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

    See More Items From This Jasper52 Seller
    Jasper52

    Jasper52

    badge TOP RATED
    New York, NY, United States46,337 Followers
    TOP