THE PRATZ (A.S.) PAGE. HISTOIRE DE LA LOUISIANE, containing the discovery of this vast country; its geographical description; a journey inland; natural history; the customs, customs and religion of the naturals, with their origins; two trips to northern New Mexico. Paris, de Bure l'aîné, la veuve Delaguette, Lambert, 1758. 3 volumes in-12, marbled calf, spine with decorated nerves (contemporary binding). First edition of the most important report on Louisiana; the author had resided in the country for 15 years. Important copper-engraved illustration with 2 FOLDING CARDS AND 40 FOLDINGS (one of which is folding): Trees, animals, inhabitants, hunting scenes, ceremonies,... Spiders on the dishes, the specimen is very fresh inside. (Leclerc, 936). Copy from the Kegariou family library with its stamp on the titles.