[Rarebooks] FS - Charlevoix, 1744, with maps

[GREENFIELD BOOKS]

We recently acquired this set as part of a larger lot. It lacks the 
sixth volume and, due to the scarcity of this title, we are unlikely to 
be able to complete the set, so we have decided to offer the other 
volumes individually. We have noted in the past that some of the maps 
from this set have been offered at handsome prices. Additionally, the 44 
folding copper engravings of plants found, or noted, by Charlevoix in 
his travels are sought after by those wishing to frame such items.


1.    *CHARLEVOIX, Pierre-Francois-Xavier de. /HISTOIRE ET DESCRIPTION 
GENERALE DE LA NOUVELLE FRANCE, avec le Journal Historique d'un Voyage 
fair par Order du Roi dans l'Amerique Septentrionnale/*/./ Volume I only 
of the six volume duodecimo set published in 1744. Rollin Fils, Paris. 
1744. 1st edition, 12mo, pp. viii, 454. The text is in French. Two very 
early bookplates on front pastedown: one armorial and the other small 
and more discrete.

Charlevoix (1682-1761), a Jesuit, visited New France from 1705 to 1709 
as a teacher. He returned in 1720 upon royal command to ascertain the 
prospects for exploration and the existence of the western ocean. During 
1721-22, he made a careful survey of French establishments and travel 
routes in America, and from his observations, and from the archives of 
his order, prepared the first general history of what would become 
Canada (see TPL 188.). The maps, dated 1743-44, are by famed 
cartographer Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772). There is still uncertainty as 
to whether the first edition was published in three large octavo 
volumes, or in six duodecimo volumes, although the balance of authority 
leans to the claim of the former.What is clear, however, is that the 
first printing of Charlevoix's /Histoire/ was in 1744, and that there is 
little difference, other than in the index, between the 8vo or 12mo 
editions (the latter of which was printed by several different 
publishers - probably a publishing syndicate)
    
 This is the first volume (only) of the six volume duodecimo edition. It 
contains three of the five maps with which it was issued, and the 
vestigal remains of  the fourth. The maps which are present include 
"Carte des Costes de la Floride Francoise"; "Carte de la Riviere de 
Richelieu et du Lac Champlain"; and "Carte de l'Isle de Montreal et de 
ses Environs" (all by Bellin). Each map is a bit foxed, and two have 
professionally repaired closed tears, else they are in very good 
condition. The book is in the original leather binding, which is now 
very worn, with cracked joints. The contents are complete and still 
tight with occasional foxing. (See Gagnon 793, Lande S465, Waterson 
1761, Howes 307, Sabin 521, 522).

Price: $350.00.

2.    *CHARLEVOIX, Pierre-Francois-Xavier de. /HISTOIRE ET DESCRIPTION 
GENERALE DE LA NOUVELLE FRANCE, avec le Journal Historique d'un Voyage 
fair par Order du Roi dans l'Amerique Septentrionnale/*/./ Volume II 
only of the six volume duodecimo set published in 1744. Rollin Fils, 
Paris. 1744. 1st edition, 12mo, pp. 501, index. The text is in French. 
Two very early bookplates on front pastedown: one armorial and the other 
smaller and more discrete.

This is the second volume (only) of the six volume duodecimo edition. It 
contains five maps: "Carte de l'Isle de Terre-Neuve"; "Carte des Bayes, 
Rades et Port de Plaisance"; "Carte de la Partie Orientale de la 
Nouvelle France ou du Canada" (quite large, and quite famous); "Carte de 
la Baye de Hudson"; and "Carte de Fonds de la Baye du Hudson" (all by 
Bellin). Each map is a bit foxed. There are no missing pieces, or open 
tears. Any closed tears have been repaired. All maps in very good 
condition. The book is in the original leather binding, which is now 
very worn, with cracked joints. The contents are complete and still 
tight with occasional foxing. (See Gagnon 793, Lande S465, Waterson 
1761, Howes 307, Sabin 521, 522).

Price: $500.00.


3.    *CHARLEVOIX, Pierre-Francois-Xavier de. /HISTOIRE ET DESCRIPTION 
GENERALE DE LA NOUVELLE FRANCE, avec le Journal Historique d'un Voyage 
fair par Order du Roi dans l'Amerique Septentrionnale/*/./ Volume III 
only of the six volume duodecimo set published in 1744. Rollin Fils, 
Paris. 1744. 1st edition, 12mo, pp. 465, index. The text is in French. 
Two very early bookplates on front pastedown: one armorial and the other 
smaller and more discrete.

This is the third volume (only) of the six volume duodecimo edition. It 
contains two maps: a large (22" x 16") folding map entitled "Carte de la 
Louisiane cours de Mississipi et Pais Voyages" (dated 1744 and showing 
almost the entire eastern half of the United States). The second map is 
smalled, and is entitled "Plan du Port Royal dans l'Accadie". Both maps 
are by Bellin. Each is a bit foxed. The larger map shows light wear at 
the folds, but is in good plus to very good condition. The smaller map 
is in very good condition. The book is in the original leather binding, 
which is now very worn, with cracked joints. The contents are complete 
and still tight with occasional foxing. (See Gagnon 793, Lande S465, 
Waterson 1761, Howes 307, Sabin 521, 522)

Price: $500.00.


4.    *CHARLEVOIX, Pierre-Francois-Xavier de. /HISTOIRE ET DESCRIPTION 
GENERALE DE LA NOUVELLE FRANCE, avec le Journal Historique d'un Voyage 
fair par Order du Roi dans l'Amerique Septentrionnale/*/./ Volume IV 
only of the six volume duodecimo set published in 1744. Rollin Fils, 
Paris. 1744. 1st edition, 12mo, pp. 388, index. The text is in French. 
Contemporary bookplate on front pastedown of Louis Deschenaux, Advocat, 
Quebec.

This is the fourth volume (only) of the six volume duodecimo edition. It 
contains six maps: "Plan de Port de la Haive"; "Plan de la Bayede 
Chedabouctou"; "Carte de l'Isle Royale"; "Plan du Port et Ville de 
Louisbourg"; "Plan du Port Dauphin"; "Plan de la Nouvelle-Orleans"; and 
44 folding copper engravings of plant life in New France and along the 
Mississippi to New Orleans. Each map is a bit foxed. There are no 
missing pieces, or open tears. Any closed tears have been repaired. All 
maps and plates in very good condition. The book is in the original 
leather binding,which is now very worn, with cracked joints. The 
contents are complete and still tight with occasional foxing. (See 
Gagnon 793, Sabin 520, Howes 307).

Price: $650.00.


5.    *CHARLEVOIX, Pierre-Francois-Xavier de. /JOURNAL D'UN VOYAGE FAIT 
PAR ORDRE DU ROI DANS L'AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONNALE./* Volume V only of the 
six volume duodecimo set published in 1744. Rollin Fils, Paris. 1744. 
1st edition, 12mo, pp. 456, index. The text is in French. Two early 
bookplates on front pastedown: one armorial and the other smaller and 
more discrete.

 This is the fifth volume (only) of the six volume duodecimo edition. It 
contains seven maps: "Carte de l'Ocean Occidental et Partie de 
l'Amerique Septentrionle"; "Carte du Cours de la Riviere du Saguenay"; 
"Carte de l'Isle d'Orleans"; "Plan du Bassin de Quebec"; "Plan de la 
Ville de Quebec"; "Carte des Lacs du Canada" (showing the fictional 
island of "Philippeaux" in Lake Superior); and "Carte due Detroit". All 
maps complete, with occasional light foxing. Any closed tears have been 
professionally repaired. Generally, in good to very good condition. The 
leather binding is now very worn, with cracked joints. The contents are 
complete and tight, with occasional light foxing. (Gagnon 793, Lande 
S465, Waterson 1761, Sabin 521, Howes 307).

Price: $600.00.


Terms of sale - The prices are net in USD, and are a special price to 
this list. Payment by check or credit card. Postage and packing charge 
is $8 for the first title, $2 for each additional title. Packing, 
postage and insurance charges waived if all five titles purchased. 
Returnable within seven days of receipt if not as described.

 

 
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