Author: Montano, Dr. Jose
Publisher: Librarie Hachette, Paris.
Year: 1886
Size: 19.2 x 12.5 cm, 8vo
Reference: Retana #352, Pardo de Tavera #1749; Huret: La Revue "Le Tour du Monde" 1860-1914.
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half-calf, marble board covers, pp. 351, with pp.8 publisher’s catalogue, 30 wood engravings and 1 fold-out Philippine map.
First original French edition after pre-publication in Charton magazine; Retana # 352: ” Es libro ameno, entretido e interesante, sobre todo la parte consagrada a Mindanao … ” Account of a journey undertaken as a the scientific mission of the Department of Public Instruction of France, 1879 – 1881. Foretells the rapid development of the Orient and remarks upon the lack of French influence there.
pages with foxing throughout, slight wear and bumps to spine and covers. SCARCE.