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An Historical, Political and Statistical Account of Mauritius and Its Dependencies Pridham, Charles (Book #ID 95301) Published by T. and W. Boone, 29 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1849. 1849. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers which has been rebacked preserving the original spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains folding blue and white frontispiece map., [xii]., errata., 410 pp [+ 16 publisher's illustrated catalogue]. Foxing to the end papers, marks to the boards and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAURITIUS (Mascarenhas) Category |
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A Voyage To The Isle Of France (The Island of Mauritius), The Isle of Bourbon, and the The Cape of Good-Hope; With Observations and Reflections upon Nature, and Mankind. By a French Officer. To Which is Added Some Account of the Author. Pierre, J. H. B. de Saint [Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (also called Bernardin de St. Pierre) (19 January 1737 Le Havre - 21 January 1814 Éragny, Val-d'Oise) was a French writer and botanist. He is best known for his 1788 novel Paul et Virginie]. Translated from the French By John Parish. (Book #ID 95307) Printed by J. Cundee, Ivy Lane, London for by Vernor and Hood, in The Poultry; J Cuthell, Holborn; and J. Walker, Paternoster Row, London, 1800. 1800. Contemporary full tree calf, calf reback, flat spine and label as original, red morocco and gilt title label, gilt cross lines. Rare English translated copy of the 1800 reprint of de Saint Pierre's journey to the island of what is now known as Mauritius. This edition is not recorded by Mendelssohn, but is noticed by Theal. Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre 1737-1814, after spending four years in Russia as an engineer, obtained a commission as engineer for the Isle of France. He remained there for three years, and then returned to Paris to devote himself to literature. In addition to his 'Voyage to the Isle of France' he wrote the famous 'Paul and Virginia' a work hailed as a chef d'oeuvre by the French critics and which was translated into most European languages including English. He was intimate with Rousseau, and enjoyed the patronage of Louis XVI, Joseph Bonaparte, and Napoleon. He was regarded as one of the best prose writers of France. 8½'' x 5½''. 8vo. pp xxiv, 334, colophon, [+ ii advertisements]. Age toning to the edges of the end papers and in Very Good sound and stable condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAURITIUS (Mascarenhas) Category |
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Sub-Tropical Rambles in the Land of the Aphanapteryx | Personal Experiences, Adventures, and Wanderings in and Around the Island of Mauritius Pike, Nicholas (Book #ID 95302) Published by Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, Crown Buildings, 188 Fleet Street, London, First UK Edition 1873. 1873. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original decorated emerald green cloth covers, with new green morocco spine, gilt title and black tools to the spine, the red rail (Aphanapteryx bonasia) is an extinct species of flightless rail, it was endemic to the Mascarene island of Mauritius and features in gilt to the front cover and to the title page, new end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains engraved frontispiece, [xviii], 512 pp [+ 48 page publisher's catalogue], 2 folding coloured maps, 45 full-page and part-page monochrome engravings throughout. Old feint tide mark to the bottom of the frontispiece and title page, couple of small spots to the fore edge and in Very Good sound and stable condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAURITIUS (Mascarenhas) Category |
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