CHARLEVOIX (Pierre-François-Xavier). History... - Lot 9 - Rossini

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CHARLEVOIX (Pierre-François-Xavier). History... - Lot 9 - Rossini
CHARLEVOIX (Pierre-François-Xavier). History of Paraguay. Paris, Didot, Giffart, Nyon, 1756. 3 volumes in-4, fawn half-calf with corners, smooth spine decorated, black title-pieces and green tomaison, stained head, marbled edges (Modern pastiche binding). Chadenat, n°272. - Sabin, n°12129. - Leclerc, n°317. First edition, decorated with 3 beautiful intaglio vignettes at the head and 7 folding maps and plates, including a map of Paraguay. THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND RESEARCHED WORK ON PARAGUAY, written by Father Charlevoix according to authentic accounts of Jesuit missionaries. At the end of each volume are supporting documents for the history of Paraguay. A fine copy, in a perfect pastiche binding. Double library stamp on the titles. Some light foxing, stain in the lower part of the plan opposite p. 268 of volume III.
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