Vaillant, et al, Léon Mission Scientifique du Cap Horn 1882-1883. 7 vol. in 9. with several maps, some double-page, numerous coloured plates in various techniques, as well as some text illustrations. Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1885-1891. dark blue hardcover with gilt stamped title on false bindings (rubbed and bumped). Rare complete set of the first edition. - Nissen ZBI, 4695 - The series on the expedition to Cape Horn deals with the various fields of meteorology, geology, botany, zoology and also anthropology. - Vaillant (1834-1914) was a French physician and zoologist. In 1880, 1881 and 1882, he took part in the French voyages of exploration at sea on the ships Travailleur and Talisman in 1883. Copy signed and dedicated by the author. - Some light foxing, margins minimally browned. Overall a very well-preserved copy with many well-preserved plates, some in strong colouring. 7 vols. in 9 with several maps, some double-page, numerous plates, some coloured, in various techniques, and some text figures. Dark blue hardcover with gilt-stamped title on false bindings (rubbed and bumped). - Rare complete set of the first edition. - Nissen ZBI, 4695 - The series on the expedition to Cape Horn deals with the various fields of meteorology, geology, botany, zoology and also anthropology. - Vaillant (1834-1914) was a French physician and zoologist. In 1880, 1881 and 1882, he took part in the French voyages of exploration at sea on the ships Travailleur and Talisman in 1883. Copy signed and dedicated by the author. - Some light foxing, margins minimally browned. Overall a very well-preserved copy with many well-preserved plates, some in strong colouring. This lot is taxed. A premium of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount 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.