Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates
Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates Arctic Whaling Svalbard Exploration 1716 Frisland voyage rare book w/ 15 plates
$ 950.00

(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Leather Books, Age of Exploration, Voyages of Exploration, Illustrated Books, Svalbard, Spitzbergen).

Histoire Generale Des Voyages, ou Nouvelle Collection de Toutes et Les Relations Voyage. Vol. 2.
Published 1716, Paris by Didot.
293 pages. Text in French. 15 engraved plates, numerous folding. Includes views relating to whaling, plus bird plates and vegetation/ botany images.

OF NOTE FOR THE 2 PAGE DESCRIPTION OF FRISLAND (a mythical island in the Atlantic off the coast of Iceland).

Volume 2 (of 2) only. Very rare work in any condition, this volume with contents (a description of the Arctic region of Spitzenbergen) that appear to stand alone and be complete unto themselves.

Attractive early-18th century antiquarian French full leather binding, raised bands, gilt compartment decorations, gilt title lettering, marbled end papers.

Book is over 300 years old and shows some clear signs of handling and time. Early nice custom owners book plate to paste down.

Binding well age worn but still appealing, spine chipped at ends, leather and joints completely cracked and scuffed, rubbed but still supple, covers strongly attached, book is solid, remains overall very attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detailed attempt to present this interesting historical rare book as it survives. 

We often over-describe any flaws that many sellers would not even bother to mention since most people would overlook them as minor and unworthy of comment. Many people tell us the books they receive from us are nicer in person than it appears on the screen. We want you to be clear about what you are buying, so we take clear photos and try to describe it clearly.

Book Measures c. 6 1/2" H x 4" W.

[B8685].