<p><b>1688 AFRICA 1ed History EGYPT Mummies Pyramids Illustrated Tunisia MAPS LaCroix</b></p><p>Pherotee La Croix's "<i>Universal Relation of Africa</i>" is a famous 17th-century history of Africa. La Croix was a professor of geography in Lyon whose work on Africa became a lasting authority of African geography and history. However much of La Croix's "Afrique" was heavily inspired by Dutch author Olfert Dapper's "<i>Description of Africa</i>".</p><p>Even still La Croix's work is notable for the exquisite full-page and folding engravings as well as descriptions of some of the greatest mysteries of Africa including a section on <b><u>Egyptian pyramids the Sphinx and mummies</u></b>! Other topics include voyages to the Barbary coast Tunisia Algiers and Morocco.</p><p>Item number: #20169</p><p>Price: $1950</p><p>LA CROIX Pherotee de</p><p><b><i>Relation universelle de l'Afrique ancienne et modern</i></b></p><p>A Lyon chez Thomas Amaulry 1688. First edition.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages; </p><p>o Vol. I – 18 12 536 16</p><p>o Vol. II – 2 576 20</p><p>o <b>43 illustrations in two tomes</b></p><p>· Language: French</p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p>· Size: ~6.5in X 3.75in 16.5cm x 10cm</p><p>· Exceedingly rare and desirable </p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>20169</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Thomas Amaulry hardcover
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