Africa - America Froger, Francois A Relation of a Voyage. Made in the Years 1695, 1696, 1697, on the Coasts of Africa, Streights of Magellan, Brasil, Cayenna, and the Antilles, by a quadron of French Men of War, under the Command of M. de Gennes. With an engraved frontispiece and 15 partly folded copper plates. London, n.d., 1698. 5 vols. 173 p., 1 leaf 8°. Central hardcover with label and speckled edges. Cover fillets with corner pile and gilt edges (stained, cover cracked, rubbed and bumped). A rare copy of the only English edition. - Sabin 26004 - With hs. Owner's note by Hoschander (?). - With an ex-libris "Crucifixus Amor Meus". - Travelogue of the three-year voyage on the English Falcon. Francois Froger, who had been fascinated by travelling from an early age, was only 19 years old when the Falcon left La Rochelle in France. They first travelled along the west coast of Africa before sailing across the Atlantic to South America. Froger describes various aspects of the voyage, such as the landscape and battles. - The magnificent copper plates show the flora and fauna of the areas travelled, as well as maps and illustrations of the indigenous population. - Foxing, margins minimally browned. Overall in very good condition. Africa. - America. - With an engraved frontispiece and 15 partly folded copper plates. Contemp. leather with spine label and speckled edges. Cover fillets with corner florens and gilt on standing edges (stained, cover cracked, rubbed and bumped). - Copy of the rare only English edition. - Sabin 26004 - With hs. Ownership note by Hoschander (?). - With an ex-libris "Crucifixus Amor Meus". - Travelogue of the three-year voyage on the English Falcon. Francois Froger, who had been fascinated by travel from an early age, was only 19 years old when the Falcon left La Rochelle in France. They first sailed along the west coast of Africa before crossing the Atlantic to South America. Froger describes various aspects of the voyage, such as the landscape and battles. - The magnificent copper plates show the flora and fauna of the areas travelled, as well as maps and illustrations of the indigenous population. - Foxing, margins minimally browned. Overall in very good condition. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.