GUILLAIN (Charles). Voyage to the east coast of Africa executed during the years 1846, 1847 and 1848 by the Brick Le Ducouëdic under the command of Mr. Guillain, captain of frigate. Published by order of the government. Paris : Arthus Bertrand, [1857]. - In-folio, blond half calf, smooth spine decorated, spotted edges (period binding). Beautiful atlas comprising 53 plates (out of 55), including 10 maps and plans and 43 views and types of men and women. These 43 plates are lithographed by Bayot, Ciceri, Jacottet, Sabatier and Vogt after Daguerrian proofs and drawings by Caraguel and Bridet. Forty-three are in two tones and one, the 50, is in black on chine collé. Missing are plates 11 and 49, respectively representing a "View of the eastern part and the fortress of the Island of Diou, taken from the outer anchorage" and the "Map of the dependencies of Mombase". Without the text volumes. Heavy rubbing to spine, splits to hinges, headpieces torn off, corners dulled. First white endpaper torn. Light foxing and spotting.