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TACHARD, Guy. A Relation of the Voyage to Siam Performed by Six Jesuits,London : 1688
First edition in English of Tachard's Voyage de Siam des pères jésuites (1686); one of two issues, this issue with a cancel title. The first French mission to Siam (modern Thailand) came about as a result of an invitation of Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek adventurer who by a curious twist of fate had become prime minister of Siam. In response to Phaulkon's... Learn More£8,750.00Stock Code: 115740
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GIRARDOT, Alexandre Antoine. Two albums compiled from an artist's sketchbooks recording nearly 40 years of life in Algeria.Algeria : 1830-67
Alexandre Antoine Girardot (1815-c.1877) has left but few traces of what must have been an unusual and adventurous life. Born in Paris in February 1815, he enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts on 6 October 1836. A student of Blondel, he exhibited regularly at the Salon between 1841 and 1848, submitting views of Algeria and other "oriental" subjects.... Learn More£95,000.00Stock Code: 110595
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SANCHEZ-ARIÑO, Tony. On the Trail of the African Elephant.London : 1988
Signed limited edition, one of 1,250 copies signed by the author on the title page. A comprehensive survey of elephants and the colourful characters who, throughout the years, have hunted them. Learn More£2,000.00Stock Code: 129468
