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PRÉVOST, Antoine François Histoire générale des voyages ou Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages [...]. Vol. 16-17-Paris, Didot, 1748-3 vol., 12mo: [4]-526-[2], [4]-[4]-pp.; pl. Contemp. calf, gilt orn. spines with 5 raised bands, red edges (worn, some spines splitting). First ed. of the General History of Voyages by abbé Prévost. This publication is one of the largest and most impressive collections of expeditions stories and world exploration (vol.) printed in Europe during the 18th c. The 16th, 17th and 18th volume consist of the description of voyages on the west coast of Central Africa, including Congo and Angola. Set complete in itself. These vol. are ill. with engr. folding maps, full-page engr. pl. and folding views. Ref. Barbier II:810/(4to ed.). - Brunet IV:- Chadenat - Cohen (4to ed.). - Sabin - BnF.