ANSON (George). Voyage around the world, made in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. Amsterdam, Leipzig: Arkstée & Merkus, 1749. - In-4, 248 x 197 : (4 ff.), xvi pp., 333 pp. 34 plates. Marbled calf, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate ribbed spine, interior gilt roulette (period binding). "Original French edition published one year after the original English edition. The translation is by Elias de Joncourt (1697-1765), pastor and tutor to Prince William V. This account was taken from the journals and papers of Captain George Anson (1697-1762) by Richard Walter (1716-1785), who took part in the expedition as chaplain. The mission of this round-the-world circumnavigation was to harass the Spanish colonies in the Pacific Ocean and capture the Manila galleon. The loss of life was considerable, with only 188 men returning from the 2000 or so who set sail. Anson succeeded in capturing the Manila galleon, however, and was able to return to Britain in 1744 with the enormous booty it contained. The illustration consists of a title vignette designed and engraved on copper by Jacob Folkema (1692-1767), a dedication vignette designed and engraved on copper by Jan Caspar Philips (1700?-1773), as well as 34 plates (including 32 fold-outs) listed in the "Table des gravures", representing views, plans and 3 large maps: "Grande carte du Canal des Isles Philippines"; "Mer du Sud ou Mer Pacifique"; "Carte de la partie méridionale de l'Amérique méridionale". This copy bears the ex-libris printed on a label "la Guarigue de Savigny". He may have been Charles La Guarigue de Savigny de Rocourt (1715-1764), a Creole, lieutenant of the king's ships in the port of Rochefort. Married in 1757 to Marie-Victoire Delaville. He was the son of Savignien Michel de La Guarigue de Savigny, governor of Guadeloupe from 1717 to 1718. Dull corners. Top edge of first blank page torn to remove a handwritten bookplate. Lack at upper head. Scattered foxing. Tears to plate 33."