Apr 14, 2015 - Sale 2380

Sale 2380 - Lot 243

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(TRAVEL.) Chastellux, François Jean. Travels in North-America. 2 folding maps, 3 plates. xvi, 462; xii, 432 pages. 2 volumes. 8vo, contemporary calf, moderate wear, joints split; internally clean; signature of early owner Gorges Lowther (an Irish politician) on title pages. London, 1787
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first edition in english. Chastellux was a French general who served under Rochambeau during the American Revolution. He travelled extensively through the young country from 1780 to 1782, most notably throughout Virginia, where he was a guest of Jefferson and visited the Natural Bridge (subject of the three plates). "In its completed form constitutes the first trustworthy record of life in the United States"--Howes C324 ("aa"). Clark, Old South I:212-1; Monaghan, French Travellers 407; Sabin 12229.