Cartography- Marine - Lot 416

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Cartography- Marine - Lot 416
Cartography- Marine BEAUTEMPS-BEAUPRÉ Méthodes pour la levée et la construction des cartes et plans hydrographiques, published in 1808, under the title of Appendix, following the relation of the voyage of Rear Admiral Bruny-Dentrecasteaux. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, sd. [1811]. In-4: 96pp; 32 plates out of text and 2 large folding maps of the Archipelago of Santa Cruz, all in fine of the text. ½ red 19th century chagrin with corners, gilt title on spine, rubbing, dry leather, accidents to head and foot caps and boxes, top board detached, wear on boards, marbled edges. First edition. 0uvrage containing Beautemps-Beaupré's survey of "L'Île de la Recherche" (which was actually Vanikoro, a group of islands in the southern part of the Santa Cruz Islands archipelago, the easternmost part of the Solomon Islands) where the French sailors who survived the expedition led by La Pérouse (Polak 525) were still located.
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