James a prevost (3 Ergebnisse)

113 S., Ln. 2. (Scripta Humanistica 58).

Paperback. Zustand: Good+. 157 pages; minor foxing on the top exterior edge of textblock. Light creasing on front cover's bottom corner and first few pages. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. 1st Edition (Unstated); No Printing Stated.…

Engraving on watermarked wove paper, 33.3 x 24.9 cm (plate mark), 42 x 26.6 cm (sheet), edges a little browned and dusty, but a very good dark impression. Fine botanical illustration of the climbing chili, prepared for the 'Account of the Voyage of Jean-François Galaup-La Pérouse' (1785-1788), the great but ill-fated French voyage of discovery and exploration. Guillaume Prevost was botanical artist on the ship L'Astrolabe and from a noted family of botanical artists.…