First edition. With 2 folding maps, 4 foldout plans, and 10 foldout plates. (18 were called for, but 2 were not issued). 4to. Contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt but rubbed and a little chipped, as are the edges and fore-corners. Joints beginning to split. Some, generally light, foxing throughout, not, however, affecting the plates or maps. [viii], 238, [2ads]pp. Paris, Piget and Durand, 1744.
Recounts Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis’ scientific expedition to the North of Sweden. The author served as the expedition’s astronomer.
Sabin, 57953.
