SONNERAT, Pierre (1749-1814). Voyage a la Nouvelle Guine. Paris: chez Ruault, 1776. 4o (252 x 195 mm). 120 numbered engraved plates (nos. 90 and 91 on one sheet), 79 are of birds. (Lower outer corners slightly dampstained throughout.) Contemporary French calf, spine gilt (leather losses to foot of spine, lower corners and lower cover, all crudely repaired). FIRST EDITION. Nissen IVB 885.

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SONNERAT, Pierre (1749-1814). Voyage a la Nouvelle Guine. Paris: chez Ruault, 1776. 4o (252 x 195 mm). 120 numbered engraved plates (nos. 90 and 91 on one sheet), 79 are of birds. (Lower outer corners slightly dampstained throughout.) Contemporary French calf, spine gilt (leather losses to foot of spine, lower corners and lower cover, all crudely repaired). FIRST EDITION. Nissen IVB 885.