STAVORINUS (Johan Splinter). Voyage par le Cap de Bonne-Espé - Lot 215

STAVORINUS (Johan Splinter). Voyage par le Cap de Bonne-Espérance et Batavia, à Samarang, à Macassar, à Amboine et à Surate, en 1774, 75, 76, 77 et 78 Paris, H. J. Jansen, 1799. 2 vols. In-8, 386 p., 1 folding map and 2 plates + 61-(3) p. 2 folding plates, contemporary basane racinée, smooth ornate spine, green title-pieces (one headband and 2 corners worn, rubbing, faint wetness, small tears on the map; another map lacking). First edition in French of this account by Admiral and Squadron Leader of the Republic of the United Provinces Jan Splinter Stavorinus (1739-1788), offering a description of the various Dutch possessions in the East Indies, such as the islands of Celebes, Amboine, Bouton, Saleyer, etc., with instructions on navigation between Batavia and Amboine. It was compiled by Henri-J. Jansen, printer and bookseller, rue des Saints-Pères, Paris, who was also Talleyrand's librarian. The illustration consists of 4 plates, including 3 fold-outs, and 1 large map of the "Navigation de Batavia à Amboine". Another map is missing from this copy. Modern bookplate "Paul Henri Marty (?) Marly (?)". Gay, 3150.