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LEFEBURE, Theophile (1811-1860). Voyage en Abyssinie. exécuté pendant les années 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, [1845].
6 volumes text bound in 8, 8o (240 x 147 mm) and atlas 2o (492 x 322 mm). 9 engraved plates (one large folding plate) and 46 (of 202) engraved plates, many hand-colored in atlas volume. Provenance: Frederick Godman (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION of the first detailed scientific survey of Ethiopia. "A famous scientific expedition made under the auspices of the French government" McGill/Wood 430; Nissen ZBI 2420. Sold not subject to return. (9)
6 volumes text bound in 8, 8o (240 x 147 mm) and atlas 2o (492 x 322 mm). 9 engraved plates (one large folding plate) and 46 (of 202) engraved plates, many hand-colored in atlas volume. Provenance: Frederick Godman (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION of the first detailed scientific survey of Ethiopia. "A famous scientific expedition made under the auspices of the French government" McGill/Wood 430; Nissen ZBI 2420. Sold not subject to return. (9)