Paris, Andre, [1798-99].
Charpentier de Cossigny (1730-1809) was born on Mauritius and travelled widely to Bengal, Java, and China.
First edition. 8vo (19.5 x 11.5 cm.), viii, 607 pp., contemporary speckled calf, spine tooled in gilt with raised bands and red label, speckled edges, scattered spotting or browning, minor repair to title-page, small blank corner missing to leaf A3, neat restoration to joints and extremities, a very good copy.
First edition. 8vo (19.5 x 11.5 cm.), viii, 607 pp., contemporary speckled calf, spine tooled in gilt with raised bands and red label, speckled edges, scattered spotting or browning, minor repair to title-page, small blank corner missing to leaf A3, neat restoration to joints and extremities, a very good copy.
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