CHABERT (Joseph Bernard, Marquis de). Journey made by order - Lot 642

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CHABERT (Joseph Bernard, Marquis de). Journey made by order - Lot 642
CHABERT (Joseph Bernard, Marquis de). Journey made by order of the King in 1750 and 1751, in North America, To rectify the Maps of Acadia, Isle Royale & Isle of Newfoundland; and to determine the main points by Astronomical Observations. Paris, De l'Imprimerie Royale, 1753. In-4, marbled calf, spine decorated, red title coin, red edges (contemporary binding). Chadenat, n°1065. - Sabin, n°11723. Original edition of this ESTIMATED RELATIONSHIP, OF GREAT INTEREST FOR THE CARTOGRAPHY OF CANADA. It is decorated with a geometrical figures board, a folding board and 6 folding maps. The geometrical figure board is missing. Two burnished leaves in the Aa book. Rubbing at the binding, head cover restored.
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