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350 - Middle East – ROCHET d’HERICOURT (Charles-Xavier). A Journey…
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Estimate €400 - €500
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Description
Middle East – ROCHET d’HERICOURT (Charles-Xavier). A Journey along the Eastern Coast of the Red Sea, through the Land of Adel and the Kingdom of Choa. Paris, Arthus Bertrand, 1841. In-8, brown half-calf, plain spine with decoration, black calf title label, marbled edges (contemporary binding). First edition, illustrated with 12 lithographed plates (portrait, views, objects and tools), and a large fold-out map. Pages 371 to 432 contain a collection of Arabic, Amharic and Galla words commonly used in conversation. A fine copy featuring an autograph dedication signed by the author to ‘Monsieur Eyries, member of the Institut’. A few foxing spots.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
Auction location
Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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