LA HARPE (Jean-François de). Abrégé de l'Histoire générale des voyages. Paris, Hôtel de Thou then Laporte then Moutardier, 1780-1804. 44 volumes in-8, complete set of the Abrégé de l'Histoire générale des voyages, including the first 21 volumes published by Hôtel de Thou in 1780, on which La Harpe worked, the following 11 volumes published by Laporte and Moutardier from 1786 to 1801, and the 9 supplementary volumes published by Moutardier between 1803 and 1804. Illustrated with numerous plates and maps, including fold-outs. Bound in full contemporary granite calf, fillet and frieze framing the boards, smooth spine decorated, notably with an iron with the emblems of the French Navy, green morocco title and giblets. (ink stain on first leaves of first volume, some rubbing to binding). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio