Lot n° 550
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120 - 150
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Africa
FOUREAU (Ferdinand)
Mission saharienne... - Lot 550 - Briscadieu
Africa
FOUREAU (Ferdinand)
Mission saharienne Foureau-Lamy. D'Alger au Congo par le Tchad. Paris, Masson et Cie, 1902.
Fort in-8; frontispiece portrait and numerous photographic reproductions in and out of text.
Autograph letter from the author to Grandidier on title page, autograph letters from the author and various notes and documents.
½ brown chagrin, gilt title on spine, light rubbing. Grandidier's gilt arms at foot on spine.
Attached: Mission Marchand. Journal de route du Dr J. Émily. Preface by M. Étienne Lamy. Paris, Hachette & Cie, 1913.
Large in-8, printed on laid paper; numerous out-of-text photographic reproductions on glossy paper. Marginal foxing in places.
Publisher's burgundy percale, gilt title and medallion on spine and upper cover; gilt head.
Provenance: Grandidier's copy with his coat of arms gilt at the foot and autographed letter addressed to him.
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