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LAFITAU, Joseph Francois (1670-1740). Moeurs des sauvages ameriquains, comparées aux moeurs des premiers temps. Paris: Saugrain l'aîné & Charles Estienne Hochereau, 1724. 2 volumes, 4° (254 x 191mm). Engraved frontispiece by I.B. Scotin, 41 plates and one map (light, mainly marginal, spotting). Contemporary sprinkled calf, spines lavishly decorated in gilt, red morocco lettering pieces, sprinkled edges (lightly rubbed).
FIRST EDITION. Lafitau 'gives a very extended and very exact details of the customs, manners, and religion of the savages of America, though principally of the Indians of Canada' (Sabin 38596). (2)
FIRST EDITION. Lafitau 'gives a very extended and very exact details of the customs, manners, and religion of the savages of America, though principally of the Indians of Canada' (Sabin 38596). (2)
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