(BANCAREL François). Collection abrégée des voyages anciens et modernes autour du monde. Paris, F. Dufart père, 1808-1809; 12 volumes in-8 (200 x 123), shagreened basane, smooth spines decorated with gilt latticework and fleurons (period bindings). Abridgement of the great voyages of Christopher Columbus, Magellan, Bougainville, Cook, La Pérouse... illustrated with 10 portraits, 66 plates depicting natives and 6 large watercolour maps. A very fine copy in attractive, fresh bindings.