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LE GUILLOU, Élie Jean François (1806–1860). Voyage autour de Monde de l’Astrolabe et de la Zélée, sous les orders du contre–amiral Dumont d’Urville, pendant les années 1837, 38, 39 et 40. Paris: Berquet et Pétion, 1843. 2 volumes, 8vo. Half–titles, 30 lithographed plates (frequent spotting to plates and text). Later red quarter roan over marbled boards, marbled endpapers (joints and corners gently rubbed). Provenance: M. Urtin (ownership stamp); armorial rubberstamp. SECOND EDITION of this rare and important title Le Guillou’s account as chief surgeon to Dumont d’Urville’s exploratory expedition to the Pacific and southern Polar region. Ferguson 3646.