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Mr. Bourret's account of his voyage to the Savoy Ice Mountains. From the French with Notes and Additions. [Translated by Heinrich August Ottokar Reichard]. First and second part in 1 vol.
First German edition, very rare.
Untrimmed, slightly stained and browned. Interim cardboard volume d. Time with lettering on back. Contrary to the title, the book actually contains the first translation of the 'Voyage pitoresque (sic) aux glacières de Savoye, fait en 1772.'
in-8vo, 2 title page. each with an engraved title vignette + 6 sheets (incl. title sheet) + [1-9] 10-184 pages + 3 sheets (content) (+ 1 blank)
Bookplate stamp on 3 sides 67389097
