Feuilée Journal des observations physiques 1714

FEUILLÉE, L. Journal des observations physiques, mathematiques et botaniques. Faites par l'ordre du roy sur les Côtes Orientales de l'Amerique Meridionale, & dans les Indes Occidentales, depuis l'année 1707. jusques en 1712. I-II (of 3). Paris (Pierre Giffart) 1714.4:o. (16), (1)-504; (9), 504-662, (2), 665-702, (2), 705-767, (1) pp. 1 folding engraved map, 23 partly folding engraved plates and plans, 50 engraved flower plates (all, 1 plate with marginal tear, some marginal dampstaining, minor foxing). Contemporary brown half leather, worn, faded richly gilt spine in six compartments, damages at head, red edges. Title and first 5 leaves dampstained in lower inner margin. Minor foxing. Cut from old antiquarian catalogue pasted on first endpaper. Bookplate of Gustav Fredlund.The third part was published as late as 1725. Of great importance is the appendice to p. II "Histoire des plantes medicinales qui sont le plus en usage aux royaumes de l'Amerique Meridionale, du Perou & du Chily...",