![CHARLEVOIX, Pierre François Xavier de (1682-1761). Histoire et description generale de la Nouvelle France [vol.V & VI entitled Journal d'un voyage fait ... dans l'Amerique Septentrionnale]. Paris: Rollin fils, 1744. 6 volumes, 12°. 28 folding engraved maps and plans, 44 botanical plates in volume IV (2 maps with short tears, occasional light waterstaining and discolouration). Contemporary French mottled calf, gilt spines, contrasting lettering and numbering pieces on spines (a few minor defects).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2007/CSK/2007_CSK_05139_0023_000(023944).jpg?w=1)
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CHARLEVOIX, Pierre François Xavier de (1682-1761). Histoire et description generale de la Nouvelle France [vol.V & VI entitled Journal d'un voyage fait ... dans l'Amerique Septentrionnale]. Paris: Rollin fils, 1744. 6 volumes, 12°. 28 folding engraved maps and plans, 44 botanical plates in volume IV (2 maps with short tears, occasional light waterstaining and discolouration). Contemporary French mottled calf, gilt spines, contrasting lettering and numbering pieces on spines (a few minor defects).
'"This is one of the most important works there is relating to Canada. It contains not only what the author saw himself, but he has collected from the best authorities, and with great judgement", Rich', Sabin 12136. (6)
'"This is one of the most important works there is relating to Canada. It contains not only what the author saw himself, but he has collected from the best authorities, and with great judgement", Rich', Sabin 12136. (6)
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