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*DELEGORGUE (Adulphe). Journey in Southern Africa, notably in the territory of Natal, in that of the Amazoulous and Makatisses Cafres and up to the Tropic of Capricorn, carried out during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843 & 1844. With an Introduction by M. Albert-Montémont. Paris : A. René et Cie, 1847. - 2 volumes in-8, half havana morocco with corners, spine decorated with gilt dots and 4 horizontal bands of morocco of different tones, untrimmed, cover and spine kept (modern binding). First edition of this work which constitutes one of the "first great hunting trips in Africa" (Thiébaud 258-259). The illustration includes a frontispiece portrait of the author by Grenier, 8 lithographed plates and 2 folding maps out of text. Copy enriched with a letter from the author to the minister of agriculture and trade. It was at the time of the publication of the book, Laurent Cunin-Gridaine (1778-1859). Covers restored. Some foxing. Important staining to the first map. ATTENTION: this lot is subject to 5,5 % additional charges for the temporary import tax.
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*DELEGORGUE (Adulphe). Journey in Southern Africa, notably in the territory of Natal, in that of the Amazoulous and Makatisses Cafres and up to the Tropic of Capricorn, carried out during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843 & 1844. With an Introduction by M. Albert-Montémont. Paris : A. René et Cie, 1847. - 2 volumes in-8, half havana morocco with corners, spine decorated with gilt dots and 4 horizontal bands of morocco of different tones, untrimmed, cover and spine kept (modern binding). First edition of this work which constitutes one of the "first great hunting trips in Africa" (Thiébaud 258-259). The illustration includes a frontispiece portrait of the author by Grenier, 8 lithographed plates and 2 folding maps out of text. Copy enriched with a letter from the author to the minister of agriculture and trade. It was at the time of the publication of the book, Laurent Cunin-Gridaine (1778-1859). Covers restored. Some foxing. Important staining to the first map. ATTENTION: this lot is subject to 5,5 % additional charges for the temporary import tax.
