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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Good. Volume 27. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Facsimile. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this vivid account of his travels to Colombia, the French explorer Gaspard Théodore Mollien offers a compelling glimpse into one of the most tumultuous periods in South American history. Featuring vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events he encountered along the way, it is an invaluable resource for historians and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Colombia.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this vivid account of his travels to Colombia, the French explorer Gaspard Théodore Mollien offers a compelling glimpse into one of the most tumultuous periods in South American history. Featuring vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events he encountered along the way, it is an invaluable resource for historians and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Colombia.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

hardback, 4to, xii,378pp, folding map, light foxing on edges and endpapers, otherwise clean and sound, no inscriptions, red cloth gilt, Very Good condition in plain glassine dustwrapper.

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. RO80007145: 1967. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. défraîchie, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 300 pages. Nombreuses planches en noir et blanc hors-texte. Couverture rempliée. . . . Classification Dewey : 966-Afrique occidentale.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover in good condition. No jacket. Ex-university library. Facsimile reprint of the original 1820 edition. Includes fold-out map. Boards are marked and slightly faded. Stains on rear upper edge. Leading corners, leading edges and spine ends are bumped and worn. Shelf marks on spine foot. Page block and early abstract pages are marked. Library plate on front pastedown. Label remains on FEP. Stamp on copyright page. Remaining pages are clean and text is clear throughout. HCW. Used.…

rigide. Zustand: Assez bon. 1 vol. in-8 reliure de l'époque demi-basane racinée, Chez Artus Bertrand, Paris, 1824, 2 ff., IV-307 pp. et 1 f. n. ch. avec 4 planches hors texte (y compris le frontispice) Tome premier seul de l'édition originale de 1824. Les 3 planches de costumes sont assez curieuses. Etat très satisfaisant (tome 1 seul, super ex-libris du "Cercle du Commerce", cachet triangulaire du cercle répété en intérieur, parfois sur les planches). Prix en l'état. Langue: Français. …

Zwei Bände. (4), IV, 307, (1) Seiten u. 316 Seiten. Mit 8 gestochenen Tafeln u. einer mehrfach gefalteten Karte im Anhang des 2. Bandes. Dekorative, grüne Halbleder-Einbände der Zeit mit Lederecken u. reicher Rückenvergoldung (Mehrfach mit kleinem Besitzerstempel gestemplet. Papier in Tome Second teils gewellt. Wenige Textstellen mit Rotstiftunterstreichungen) 20x14 cm * Erste Ausgabe. First Edition! Sehr selten! Very rare! ----- Gaspard Théodore Mollien (29 August 1796, Paris 28 June 1872, Nice) was a French diplomat and explorer. In July 1816, as a passenger aboard the Medusa en route to Saint-Louis, Senegal, he became shipwrecked to the south of Cap Blanc. He survived the ordeal, and eventually made his way to Gorée Island, where he worked as a hospital manager. In 1817 he explored Cap-Vert (Senegal) and traveled the Senegal River. During the following year he was tasked by the colonial governor to recognize the sources of the Senegal and Gambia rivers. In 1819 he was awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor for his African exploits.[3] Chart of Mollien's route in western Africa. Beginning in 1822 he was stationed in Colombia, then in Haiti, where in 1828 he was named consul; from 1831 to 1848 he served as consul in Havana, Cuba (Quelle Wikipedia) Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.…

, x 1-128 pages, 4 of 6 engravings, no map, translated from French First English Edition , recently rebound the covers are very good, the plates are foxed effecting adjacent pages, the leaves shaded towards the block edge, a neat book in very good condition , quarter bound in black cloth and marbled paper, cream paper label with black title to the spine Quarto 21.6 x 14.3cm Hardback ISBN.…

Reliure. Zustand: Bon. 1 volume reliure demi chagrin marron, dos à nerfs, VII et 315 pages, avec 5 planches gravées hors-texte, dont une en frontispice. Comte Gaspard Théodore de Mollien, 1796-1872. Deuxième édition. Tome 1 seul (sur 2). Bon exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request ) Size: in 8 (21x13,5).…

Reliure. Zustand: Bon. 1 volume reliure cartonnée bleue de l'époque, pièce de titre de cuir rouge, 355 pages, avec 2 planches hors-texte dessinées et gravées par Tardieu, et une carte gravée dépliante, des rousseurs sur les premières et les dernières pages. Comte Gaspard Théodore de Mollien, 1796-1872. Deuxième édition. Tome 2 seul (sur 2). Bon exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request ) Size: in 8 (22,5x13,5). …

Reliure. Zustand: Bon. 1 volume reliure demi basane fauve de l'époque, dos lisse orné de faux nerfs dorés, VIII et 337 pages [1], avec 2 planches hors-texte dessinées et gravées par Ambroise Tardieu (2 engraved plates by Ambroise Tardieu), et une carte gravée dépliante (folding engraved map), ex-libris gravé armorié. Comte Gaspard Théodore de Mollien, 1796-1872. Signature manuscrite de Mollien au verso de la page de titre (signed by Mollien on verso of title). Tome 1 seul (sur 2). Bon exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request ) Size: in 8 (20,5x13). Signé par l'auteur. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. London: Henry Colburn & Co., 1820. First Edition. First printing. Leatherbound copy containing seven plates and one fold out map. Pages generally clean, some minor foxing, dampstaining to first dozen pages. Front board and preface section are slightly loose but still attached. edges rubbed spine cracking slightly. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Couverture rigide. Imprimerie de Madame Veuve Courcier | Paris 1820 | 13 x 20.50 cm | 2 volumes reliés | Edition originale illustrée de 4 planches et une grande carte dépliante en fin du premier tome. Reliure en demi basane brune d'époque. Dos lisse orné de 2 caissons à la grotesque, de 2 fleurons et de roulettes en place des nerfs. Pièce de titre et de tomaison en veau havane. restaurations en coiffes queues et ors. Un manque en queue du tome 2. Mors supérieur du tome 2 fendu en tête et fendillé en plusieurs endroits. Quelques rousseurs éparses. Alors que le traité de Paris venait de restituer à la France le Sénégal, Mollien, simple commis de marine et rescapé du naufrage de la Méduse, fut dépêché en Afrique par le gouvernement français pour une mission géographique et politique. A la recherche des sources du Sénégal et de la Gambie, Mollien doit également chercher à contrecarrer les avancée anglaises. Un des premiers voyages d'exploration au Sénégal. Enfin du tome 2, itinéraire, vocabulaires des langues Iolof, Poule et Serrere ; Observations géographiques sur les découvertes de Mollien par Eyries. | [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS] First edition illustrated with 4 plates and one large folding map at the end of the first volume. Contemporary half brown sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with 2 grotesque compartments, 2 fleurons and rules in place of raised bands. Havana calf title label and volume label. Restorations to foot headcaps and gilding. One lack at foot of volume 2. Upper joint of volume 2 cracked at head and split in several places. Some scattered foxing. While the Treaty of Paris had just restored Senegal to France, Mollien, a simple marine clerk and survivor of the Medusa shipwreck, was dispatched to Africa by the French government for a geographical and political mission. In search of the sources of the Senegal and Gambia rivers, Mollien must also seek to counter English advances. One of the first exploratory voyages to Senegal. At the end of volume 2, itinerary, vocabularies of the Wolof, Fulani and Serer languages; Geographical observations on Mollien's discoveries by Eyriès. * viij, 339pp. et (4) 319pp.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 2 Volumes. 8vo. pp. viii, 202; 2 p.l., 319. complete with half-titles. folding engraved map & 4 engraved plates by Ambroise Tardieu. contemporary quarter roan (joints rubbed, light dampstaining to map). Signed by Mollien on verso of title. First Edition of Mollien's account of his important 1818 expedition to explore the upper course of the Senegal and Gambia Rivers, during the course of which he discovered the sources of those rivers as well as that of the Rio Grande. Mollien, then only twenty-two years old, was the first European to cross Senegambia from north to south. Gay 2910. Signed by Author(s).…

Dordrecht, Blussé en van Braam, 1820. XII,207 pp. 3 engr. plts. Or.h.leather, spine slightly damaged. Last 80 pages with light waterstain, first 2 pages waterstained in the margin & title-page a bit spotted. Rare Dutch edition.

First Edition. First printing. Quarto (27cm). Half-bound in tan calf and marbled paper, rebacked with original spine laid down; brown endpapers; [xii],378,[2]pp; one page publisher's ads at rear; folding map and seven uncolored aquatint plates. With a vocabulary list at rear. Bookplate of Thomas Baskerville Mynors Baskerville, a Conservative MP in the 1840s. Rebacked, with expert leather reinforcements to board corners, edges rubbed, spine leather dry and cracking slightly, occasional foxing but generally tight and clean: Very Good. First edition in English; the first French edition also published in 1820. Mollien succeeded in locating the sources of the the Corubal and the Gambia rivers, as well as two tributaries of the Senegal, the Bifang and the Félémé. However, the rainy season and dysentery forced him to end his travels there. This account of his journey "marked him as a gifted writer and shrewd observer, equally interested in geology, ethnology and native traditions" (Howgego). ABBEY Travel 273. HOWGEGO M51.…

Origineel karton, 16+283+8+273+(2) pag. Geillustreerd met 6 gravures. Zeldzaam werk.

3 Abteilungen (in 1 Bd.). XVIII, 389, 1 S. Marmor. brauner Halblederbd. der Zeit m. Rückenschild. - Stellenweise etwas gebräunt, gutes Ex. * Erste deutsche Ausgabe. - 1. Reise durch Columbia, 2. Geschichte und Verfassung der Republik Columbia, 3. Geographisch-statistische Schilderung des Landes. - "Die bloße Nachricht von der Erscheinung einer im Jahr 1823 unternommenen Reise nach den Provinzen des Spanischen Süd-Amerika's, welche um ihre Unabhängigkeit kämpfen, mußte Aufmerksamkeit erregen, da man so wenig richtige Notizen über ein Land hat, welches Hr. v. Humboldt vor mehr als zwanzig Jahren besuchte, als es ganz ruhig unter der Spanischen Herrschaft lebte, u. Niemand an die Möglichkeit einer Insurrection dachte." (Vorwort d. Übersetzers. 1. …

XVIII,389 S. neuer marmorierter Pappband. Erste deutsche Ausgabe der frühen Beschreibungen Kolumbiens nach der Lösung von Spanien.- Schnitt angestaubt, kleiner Namensstempel auf Titel.

Paris, Imprimerie de Mme Ve Courcier, 1820. 2 vol. in-8, VIII-337 pp. 2 pl. et 1 carte+ 319 pp. 2 pl., demi-basane maroquinée verte, dos long orné de filets dorés et à froid, tranches marbrées (épidermures et frottements, quelques petites taches et rousseurs, décharges, déchirure à la carte). Édition originale cette relation de voyage. Elle est illustrée de 2 planches et une carte au premier volume ainsi que 2 planches au second, toutes dessinées et gravées par Ambroise Tardieu. Le premier volume comporte la signature de l'auteur. Rescapé du naufrage de la Méduse, qui inspira le célèbre tableau de Géricault, Mollien rembarque pour l'Afrique en 1818. Il est l'un des premiers européens à explorer ce territoire du Sénégal et de la Gambie. En fin d'ouvrage, l'auteur donne des lexiques de vocabulaires wolof, peul et sérère ainsi qu'une étude sur le fer forgé dans la région de Berthier et des Observations sur les découvertes en Afrique d'Eyriès. Brunet, III, 1817. Voir photographie(s) / See picture(s) * Membre du SLAM et de la LILA / ILAB Member. La librairie est ouverte du lundi au vendredi de 14h à 19h. Merci de nous prévenir avant de passer,certains de nos livres étant entreposés dans une réserve. …

Weimar, Landes-Industrie-Comptoir, 1823. (Neue Bibliothek der wichtigsten Reisebeschreibungen, Bd. 22).XIV, 400 S. Mit 1 mehrfach gefalteten Kupferkarte. Pappband der Zeit mit Rückenschild (kl.Bibl.-Nr. am unteren Rücken), kl.St. der aufgelösten Bibliothek von Donaueschingen verso Titel. Sehr gutes, sauberes Exemplar. Erste deutsche Ausgabe, selten. - Mollien bereiste 1818 das Gebiet Senegambien und entdeckte die Quellen der Flüsse Gambia und Rio Grande sowie des Senegal. Bis nach Timbuktu vorzustoßen verbot ihm die einbrechende Regenzeit, er gelangte bis Timbo, der Hauptstadt des Gebietes Futa Dschalon. "Er hat als erster Beobachter Senegambien von N nach S durchmessen" (Henze). Seine Beobachtungen konnten die Ermittlungen Parks ergänzen und korrigieren. - Henze III, 508 f; Embacher 210; Kainbacher 314. …

Translated from the French, 1vol, 460p.