Hortet et Ozanne

Revised and truly new edition, it has been incorrectly described as a new edition, it is ultimately a recast edition, with some parts in first edition and better than those which preceded it, expanded with illustrations. 60 lithographic plates after drawings by Jacques Arago. The book bears for the first time a new title: Souvenirs d'un aveugle, whereas Arago was afflicted with this infirmity in 1837, the previous editions are under the title: Promenade autour du monde.
Contemporary half black shagreen binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with blind compartments and thick fillets. Gilt title and volume number. Signs of rubbing. Scattered pale foxing. Handsome copy, good s