Lot 032: Discoveries in Australia, 2 Volumes, Facsimile Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle 1837-43
Estimate: $100 - $199 AUD. Starting bid: $50 AUD.
Description
Discoveries in Australia, 2 Volumes, Facsimile Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle 1837-43 by J Lort Stokes Discoveries in Australia; with An account of The Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, In the Year 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. by Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also A Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To The Islands In The Arafura. A detailed history of early hydrographic surveys of the Australian coastline undertaken by Commander John Wickham and his successor Commander Lort Stokes. A classic of both Australian Exploration and Hydrographic Surveying. 2 Volumes xii+521; viii+543pp. Australiana Facsimile Edition No.33. Adelaide: Libraries Board of South Australia, 1969. Facsimile reprint of 1845 edition, T and W Boone, London, 8vo, blue cloth, no dustjacket as issued, foldout charts and surveys at rear of each volume. A little bit foxed to book edges and maps else very good copies. Condition This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment. Item Specifics Format: Hardcover Condition: Acceptable Publisher: Libraries Board of South Australia Year: 1837
Condition Report
Sold as described — refer to photographs.
Specifications
| Category | Books |
|---|---|
| Lot Reference | LOT-032 |
| Estimate (AUD) | $100 - $199 |
| Buyer's Premium | 20% |