Feb 21, 2008 - Sale 2137

Sale 2137 - Lot 80

Price Realized: $ 1,320
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500
(AFRICA--CAILLIE, RENE.) Journal d'un voyage à Temboctou et à Jenné, dans l'Afrique Centrale; pendant les années 1824, 1825, 1826, 1827, 1828. Frontispiece in volume I, two plates in volume II and three plates in volume III, including a large foldout. Lacks the large "Itineraire" map issued separate from the 3 volumes. 8vo, contemporary polished green calf with elaborate gilt center cartouches on front and rear covers; spines gilt with titles within two raised bands; marbled edges; a few early damp-stains to the covers; text with very light occasional foxing, especially to the titles and preliminaries; plates fresh and bright. Paris, 1830