BLIGH (William). Voyage to the South Sea, undertaken by orde - Lot 159

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BLIGH (William). Voyage to the South Sea, undertaken by orde - Lot 159
BLIGH (William). Voyage to the South Sea, undertaken by order of S. M. Britannique to introduce, in the West Indies, the breadfruit tree, and other useful plants. Avec une relation de la révolte à bord de son vaisseau, etc. Paris, Garnery, 1792. In-8, first French edition of this work containing the official account of the H.M.S. Bounty's expedition to Tahiti, which gave rise to the famous mutiny, illustrated with 2 maps and a fold-out plate. Translation by François Soulès. Bound in full contemporary basane, smooth spine decorated. Our copy is addressed to Garnery only; other copies of the first edition are generally addressed to Buisson, Desenne and Blanchon. (significant rubbing to binding, snags and small leather tears, bumping to lower edge).
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