Humboldt atlas of engravings of South America
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Author: Humboldt, Alexander von, & Aime J. Bonpland
Title: Voyage de Humboldt et Bonpland. Premiere Partie, Relation Historique. Atlas Pittoresque
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:Chez F. Schoell
Date Published: 1810
Description:
Author: Humboldt, Alexander von, & Aime J. Bonpland
Title: Voyage de Humboldt et Bonpland. Premiere Partie, Relation Historique. Atlas Pittoresque
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:Chez F. Schoell
Date Published: 1810
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Half-title and title-pages on single bifolium + 22 engraved plates on 21 leaves, 5 of them printed or colored. (folio) 58x43 cm. (23x16½"), loose as issued in printed boards portfolio.
Striking series of plates presenting antiquities and scenic wonders of South America. The printed boards are for the "Deuxieme Livrasion" comprising "Planches 13 a 22 avec leur explication" - the present group has plates 1-22, but without any explanatory text.
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Boards rubbed and worn; a few stains to contents, mostly marginal, edge wear; contents very good overall, sold as is.
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Humboldt atlas of engravings of South America
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