De la pêche sur la côte Occidentale d'Afrique

First edition, very rare, often confused with the reprint by the same publisher from 1860, which is more common. One large folding map of northwest Africa with fishing stations and projected fisheries; one plan.
Contemporary half black grained shagreen binding. Spine with blind compartments and gilt fillets. Part of the head cap torn off. Light traces of rubbing. Very fresh throughout, printed on fine paper with some occasional foxing. Cut to right corner of half-title and title page, not touching text. Good copy.
Study on fishing in West Africa, including fish migrations, species, types of fishing in Africa, drying facilities, fishing economics.

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