Benard, G. LA HARPE, Jean François de Abrégé de... Lot 1001

Benard, G. LA HARPE, Jean François de Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages [...]. Paris Hôtel de Thou 1780 21 (of 23) vol., 8vo; 82 (of 88) pl., 75 maps (occ. spotting). Contemp. marbled calf, gilt-orn. spines with raised bands, red edges (some rubbing). First edition of this great work summarizing the "Histoire des voyages" of Abbé Prévost (1746-1789). Vol. 1-3 focus on Africa, 4-9 on Asia, 10-15 on America and 16-21 on circumnavigations and poles. Vol. 22 & 23 with the voyage of Cook missing. Ill. with 82 engr. pl. by Bénard and 75 maps. Without atlas. Ref. Brunet III:771. - Chadenat 6667. - Cox I:33. - Sabin 38632. Prov. Duchess Elisabeth of Württemberg (1767-1790), spouse of the archduke Francis of Austria, the future Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor. As she died very young, this bookplate is very rare. - Francis II (1768-1835), last Holy Roman Emperor and first Emperor of Austria (imperial stamp "F[ranciscus].I[mperator]."). - Special familial trust (crowned initial "FID.C").