(GMELIN, PALLAS, LEPEKHIN, GULDENSTAEDT, FALK....). HISTOIRE DES DÉCOUVERTES faites par divers savants voyageurs dans plusieurs parties de la Russie et de la Perse, relativement à l'histoire civile, naturelle, à l'économie rurale, au commerce... Lausanne and Berne, 1781-1787; 6 vol. in-8 (191 x 116 mm), marbled calf, spines decorated with gilt fleurons (period bindings). 5 maps and 49 plates (fauna, natural history, costumes, habitat, camps...). Collection of several journeys in Russia and the Asian part of Russia (Persia); those of Guldenstaedt and Lepekhin appear here for the first time in French. Interesting considerations on the customs of the people, crafts (hide tanning, textiles), trade, etc. A VERY FINE COPY IN FRESH CONTEMPORARY BINDINGS.