[DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731)]. La vie et les avantures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoe. Amsterdam: L'Honoré & Chatelain, 1720-1721. 3 volumes, 12° (160 x 90mm). Engraved portrait in volume I, 2 folding engraved maps and 18 (of 20) engraved plates by Bernard Picart, 4 plates from volume I repeated in volume II, titles in red and black with engraved vignettes. Dark green morocco gilt by Pougetoux, gilt edges. Provenance: Sir David Salomons (although not in his sale at Christie's, 25 June 1986; bookplate).
[DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731)]. La vie et les avantures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoe. Amsterdam: L'Honoré & Chatelain, 1720-1721. 3 volumes, 12° (160 x 90mm). Engraved portrait in volume I, 2 folding engraved maps and 18 (of 20) engraved plates by Bernard Picart, 4 plates from volume I repeated in volume II, titles in red and black with engraved vignettes. Dark green morocco gilt by Pougetoux, gilt edges. Provenance: Sir David Salomons (although not in his sale at Christie's, 25 June 1986; bookplate).

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[DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731)]. La vie et les avantures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoe. Amsterdam: L'Honoré & Chatelain, 1720-1721. 3 volumes, 12° (160 x 90mm). Engraved portrait in volume I, 2 folding engraved maps and 18 (of 20) engraved plates by Bernard Picart, 4 plates from volume I repeated in volume II, titles in red and black with engraved vignettes. Dark green morocco gilt by Pougetoux, gilt edges. Provenance: Sir David Salomons (although not in his sale at Christie's, 25 June 1986; bookplate).

FIRST FRENCH EDITION with engraved title vignettes. A counterfeit edition also appeared with woodcut vignettes. Cohen-de Ricci 404-05.

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