Paris, H. Fournier, 1833. Two parts in two. 8vo (21.9 x 13.6 cm). 388, 374 pp., one large, folded map. Contemporary uniform quarter calf over marbled boards. Spines with four raised bands, gilt and black lines, gilt title. Marbled endpapers.

The rare first edition ("1823" listed by a French antiquarian, is an error), with the map of India, of this series of letters from this famous French botanist, geologist, and explorer, written during his voyage, on board the French research vessel Zelée, to India up to his tragic death at the age of only 31 years. Jaquemont (1801-1832) died of cholera in Bombay [Mumbai]. Bookplate of the French carcinologist Jacques Forest on the front pastedowns. Front board of the first volume reinforced at inner joint with black linen. Some light spotting, but otherwise in very good condition.