[TRAVEL]. CHABERT (Joseph Bernard de). A voyage undertaken by order of the King in 1750 and 1751 to North America to correct the maps of the coasts of Acadia, Île Royale, and Newfoundland; and to determine their principal points through astronomical observations. Paris: Royal Printing Office, 1753. In-4°, light calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with a scattering of stars and alternating astronomical motifs (contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION of this account of a study trip from Brest to Louisbourg containing numerous astronomical and scientific observations. Eight folded engraved plates, including six maps, and a headpiece vignette engraved by GOBIN after a design by FLOTTE de SAINT-JOSEPH. A few small foxing spots. Sabin, 11723; Leclerc, 307.