Voyages et Aventures de Lapérouse by F. Valentin | 1866

A striking 19th-century French edition of Voyages et Aventures de Lapérouse by F. Valentin, published in Tours by Alfred Mame et Fils in 1866 (onzième édition). This richly illustrated work recounts the dramatic journeys and explorations of Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse, whose final expedition remains one of maritime history’s enduring mysteries. Bound in a vivid green textured cloth, the front cover features a central gilt and color vignette of the crucifixion within an ornate decorative frame, complemented by intricate gilt tooling on the spine. Inside are finely engraved plates depicting scenes from Lapérouse’s voyages, including shipwrecks, encounters with indigenous peoples, and missionary welcomes in distant lands. This copy bears an 1877 French presentation inscription on the front endpaper, adding a layer of provenance and charm. Decorative textured green cloth with central color vignette and ornate gilt spine. Illustrated with engravings. Binding tight and sound.