CHAPPE D' AUTEROCHE, Jean (1728-69). A Journey into Siberia. London: T. Jefferys, 1770. 4°. Folding hand-coloured engraved map, engraved table and 8 plates numbered II - IX (?table counted as plate I, spotted and lightly stained, a few leaves and plates loose, 2 holes in map). Contemporary calf (slightly worn, joints split, rubbed).

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