MICHELOT HENRI, ”Portulan de la Mer Méditerranée ou guide des pilotes côtiers. Nouvelle édition corrigée et augmentée de la description des côtes du Levant et des Isles de lArchipel”, Marseille, Jean Mossy, 1805. 8vo, xii, 596. Henry Michelots "Le Portulan de Partie de la Mer Méditerranée, ou Le vray Guide des Pilotes Costiers", first published in 1703 at Marseille, is considered as one of the most influential marine pilots guides, providing detailed descriptions of the important ports and harbours, hydrographic soundings, navigational aids and instructions on how to reach them, all based on his many years first-hand experience at sea. The current 1805 edition, is the first one updated with sailing directions for the Levant coasts and Greek Archipelago, not found in the original 1703 edition. Contemporary full calf binding, gilt back, coloured edges. Light edge-wear, overall fine copy. Polak 6703, not in Brunet.