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Histoire et Description Générale de la Nouvelle France

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Lot 33 | Histoire et Description Générale de la Nouvelle France
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Histoire et Description Générale de la Nouvelle France

Pierre François Xavier De Charlevoix, 1744

CHARLEVOIX, Pierre François Xavier de (1682-1761). Histoire et Description Générale de la Nouvelle France avec le Journal Historique d'un Voyage fait par ordre du Roi dans l'Amerique Septentrionale. Paris: Didot, 1744.



The first edition of "one of the most important works there is relating to Canada" (Sabin). This work is the first general history of the French possessions in North America, issued by a number of printers in 1744 with no priority. "The first two volumes contain an excellent history of Canada up to 1736 and the third volume is Charlevoix’s own account of his travels" (Streeter). The author, traveling by canoe with his companions, surveyed the French settlements and trade routes along the St. Laurent and Mississippi valleys and the Great Lakes and "is one of the best authorities concerning various Indian tribes, some of which no longer exist" (Lande). Volume II includes a description of the flora of Canada and Florida. Nicholas Bellin's maps, including the important map of North America, present the latest cartographic information available to Europeans at the time. Its parts may be found bound up in different configurations. This edition was shortly followed by a 12mo version in six volumes. Sabin 12135; Howes C-307; Streeter I 123; cf. Arents 730; Wheat TransMississippi 120; de Backer & Sommervogel, II-1077; Michigan Rarities 8.



Three volumes, quarto (248 x 197mm). Half titles, titles printed in red and black with engraved vignettes. 50 engraved plates including folding maps by Nicholas Bellin, plans, and botanical illustrations. Contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, morocco title labels (hinges worn but strengthened). Provenance: Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, 1714-1794 (armorial bookplate).

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