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St. Kitts: six scenes. Engraving by H.A. Châtelain, 1732.

Cape of Good Hope: customs, costumes and animals. Engraving, 1732.

Virginia: costumes, customs, and dwellings of the native Americans. Engraving, 1732.

Antilles islands: plants, trees, animals, agriculture, and customs of the people. Engraving, 1732, after S. Leclerc, ca 1671.

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Antilles islands: plants, trees, animals, agriculture, and customs of the people. Engraving, 1732, after S. Leclerc, ca 1671.

St. Kitts: six scenes. Engraving by H.A. Châtelain, 1732.

Virginia: costumes, customs, and dwellings of the native Americans. Engraving, 1732.

Cape of Good Hope: customs, costumes and animals. Engraving, 1732.