Barde & Manget

First French edition published simultaneously with a 2-volume quarto edition by the same publisher, expanded with Mallet's journey to Norway. The first English edition appeared in London in 1784. The illustration comprises 12 folding maps and plans (Poland, Russia, Caspian Sea, Denmark), 4 portraits engraved by Topfler (Stanislas Auguste, Catherine II, Pugat Chef, Gustav III) and 3 folding plates including one of costume (Swedish man and woman) and one relating to ornithology. A fifth volume was formed as an atlas, with 11 bound folding maps, the twelfth map of the Caspian Sea is found in volume 3.
Contemporary full glazed blonde calf binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with fill

First edition.
In original wrappers, under period pink paper. Modern cream paper spine. Handwritten title. Upper joint cracked for 10 cm.
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