First French edition published the year the city of Halifax was founded.
Precious copy bound at the time with family coat of arms pieces of the Luynes family on the spine.
Lafargue, E de. Geographical history of New Scotland, Containing details of its location, extent & boundaries; Also about the various disputes between England & France regarding the possession of this Province: Where it demonstrates the importance, both in relation to our Commerce and for the security of our other Establishments inNorth America: With an accurate description of the Bays, Ports, Lakes & Rivers; the Nature & Productions of the Country, & the Manners & Customs of the Indians.
London [Paris], 1749.
In-12 of vi pp., 164 pp., 8 ff. browned. Marbled calf, cold fillet around the boards, raised bands spine decorated with coats of arms, red morocco title piece, library label at the head, decorated edges, red edges. Time-period binding.
165 x 97 mm.
First French edition published the year the city of Halifax was founded.
Sabin 38564
“The original English was published in London in 1749, translated immediately into French (by Lafargue) and printed in Paris”. Leclerc, 726.
Precious copy bound at the time with family coat of arms pieces of the Luynes family on the spine.
During the reign of King Louis XV, Charles Philippe d’Albert (1695-1758), 4th Duke of Luynes, and the Duchess of Luynes settled in Versailles, making numerous stays at the château of Dampierre, enriching the library with books of travel and literature. For more than twenty years the Duke of Luynes will keep a diary of Court events.
From his first marriage with Louise de Bourbon-Condé, he receives the title of Count of Dunois. The duke and duchess are part of the intimate circle of Queen Marie Leszczyńska, in the company of President Hénault, Count of Argenson and Paul d’Albert de Luynes, brother of the Duke of Luynes, bishop then Cardinal.
