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Tra Los Montes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParis, Victor Magen,\u003c\/em\u003e 1843.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn-8 (215 x 133 mm), 2 volumes: vol. 1 - [3] ff, 314 pp, [1] f; vol. 2 - [2] ff. 376 pp. Chrome oxide green half morocco, smooth spine decorated with gilt irons, gilt fillets and a cold-stamped motif with gilt fleuron in the centre, author, title and date in gilt (\u003cem\u003econtemporary binding\u003c\/em\u003e).\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘A very rare work, much appreciated’ (Carteret) for this essential work by Théophile Gautier, which was reprinted in 1845 in In-12 under the title Voyage en Espagne. New edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the library of D. Legrand, with stamps on the title page and first page of both volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarteret, I, 326.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Librairie Alexis Noqué","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53755740160325,"sku":"0063","price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8611\/6421\/files\/13-image00013_02f86622-ca27-40e9-a54a-b5f35267a9ff.jpg?v=1733125700"},{"product_id":"voyage-dans-linterieur-de-lafrique-par-le-cap-de-bonne-esperance","title":"Voyage dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le cap de Bonne-Espérance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEVAILLANT, François. Voyage dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique, par le cap de Bonne-Espérance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParis: Desray, An VI [1798].\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Followed by:]\u003cbr data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eSecond voyage dans l’intérieur de l’Afrique\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eParis: Crapelet, An XI [1803].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctavo (216 x 137 mm), 2 volumes [\u003cem\u003eVoyage dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique\u003c\/em\u003e], T1 - XXXII-383 pp., (1) f., T2 - (2) ff., 403 pp., (1) f., [\u003cem\u003esuivi de 3 volumes du Second Voyage :\u003c\/em\u003e] T1 - (1) f., XLIV-341 pp., (1) f., T2 - (3) ff., 412 pp., (1) f., T3 - (3) ff., 467 pp., (1) f.\u003cbr data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eFull red morocco, covers with triple gilt fillet borders and a central double fillet panel with Duseuil-style cornerpieces, spines gilt in compartments with false bands, richly gilt tools, gilt lettering (author, title, date, and place), gilt edges, decorative gilt turn-ins; by \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eBozérian le Jeune\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional large-paper copies, of great rarity, with all plates in double state.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eThese two important voyages — the authorship of which is generally attributed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eCasimir Varon\u003c\/strong\u003e (1761–1796) — are usually found together (Brunet). Some critics, however, consider that Varon was responsible only in part for the text, arguing that, born in Surinam, he did not fully command the French language. The two expeditions in southern Africa allowed Le Vaillant to assemble zoological and botanical specimens, and it is during these journeys that he carried out most of the scientific work later incorporated into his \u003cem data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eHistoire naturelle des oiseaux d’Afrique\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eThe illustrations include \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003etopographical views\u003c\/strong\u003e (notably scenes of Le Vaillant’s encampments), \u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eethnographic plates\u003c\/strong\u003e (two of Hottentots and others depicting indigenous peoples), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003enatural history subjects\u003c\/strong\u003e (birds, hippopotamuses, giraffes, wolves, jellyfish).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eThe five volumes are illustrated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e42 engraved plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, both in black and with colour, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e12 folding\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003elarge folding engraved map of southern Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a small marginal tear. The first voyage contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e20 plates\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting indigenous peoples, flora, fauna, and African landscapes including many of Le Vaillant’s camp scenes; eight of these plates were \u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e in the original 1790 edition. 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The card is accompanied by \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"664\"\u003ea warm and affectionate autograph message\u003c\/strong\u003e to Denis Ewald, recalling their correspondence and sending friendly greetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eOn the picture side, Schweitzer explains that the cross marks the position of the hospital and that the line was drawn by himself. On the verso, he sends a cordial and personal message, expressing his pleasure at being able to send him greetings, mentioning his letter, and evoking with emotion his image of his beloved “Rhena”, which vividly brings his memory back to him. The text concludes with\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003ea fully signed autograph subscription, “Albert Schweitzer.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecto :\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Die Inseln und Arme des Ogowe. +bezeichnet den Platz wo das Spital liegt. Der meine Streifen ist den von mir gernauer te [?]. aschweitzer\" (\u003cem\u003eTranslation: The islands and branches of the Ogooué River. The cross indicates the location of the hospital. The line I added is one I drew myself. A. Schweitzer\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerso :\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParagraphe 1 : \"In altum stoBburger - und mit [?] [?] - [?] [?] schaftlichen Gedenken.... Mit gatene Wünschen - [?] [?].\" (\u003cem\u003eTranslation: With deep respect and fond memories... with best wishes...\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eParagraphe 2 : \"Liebe Denis Ewald, Wie schön, [?] salagenbit habe. Ihnen einen hèbes grusszusenden eist Ihe [?], die eil mir nitiere für den Fall, [?] sinmal in den tähe bin. Ihr Bild von meiner [?] Rhena ist mir [?] eine Eminenzan Sie. Mit lieben gedanken Ib ergebener. albert schweitzer\" (\u003cem\u003eTranslation: Dear Denis Ewald, How nice it is to be able to send you my warmest regards. Your letter, which you wrote to me in case I should ever be in the area, touched me deeply. Your picture of my dear Rhéna is very precious to me and brings back vivid memories of you. With affectionate thoughts, your devoted friend, Albert Schweitzer\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eAlbert Schweitzer, theologian, philosopher, organist, humanitarian and physician, founded the hospital at Lambaréné in Gabon and was awarded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003ethe Nobel Peace Prize in 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e for his philosophy of the “Reverence for Life”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eAn attractive and intimate document\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining a topographical view of Lambaréné with a personal testimony from one of the great moral figures of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Librairie Alexis Noqué","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56917000356165,"sku":"0813","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8611\/6421\/files\/IMG_7095.jpg?v=1768860560"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8611\/6421\/collections\/IMG_1004_jpg.jpg?v=1788344414","url":"https:\/\/www.librairie-alexisnoque.fr\/en\/collections\/theme-voyage.oembed","provider":"Librairie Alexis Noqué","version":"1.0","type":"link"}