Description
Australia.- Macgillivray (John) Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, 2 vol., first edition, folding map with tear repaired to verso, 13 plates, all but 2 lithograph, most tinted, wood-engraved illustrations, some foxing, mostly to plates, contemporary half calf, spines gilt with red and green morocco labels, slightly rubbed, small tear to head of joint/spine vol.1, [Ferguson 11972], 8vo, 1852.
⁂ Macgillivray was the naturalist on the expedition, which included Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Bay of Islands and the Falklands on the itinerary.
Lot 17
Australia.- Macgillivray (John) Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, 2 vol., 1852.
Hammer Price: £1,500
Description
Australia.- Macgillivray (John) Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, 2 vol., first edition, folding map with tear repaired to verso, 13 plates, all but 2 lithograph, most tinted, wood-engraved illustrations, some foxing, mostly to plates, contemporary half calf, spines gilt with red and green morocco labels, slightly rubbed, small tear to head of joint/spine vol.1, [Ferguson 11972], 8vo, 1852.
⁂ Macgillivray was the naturalist on the expedition, which included Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Bay of Islands and the Falklands on the itinerary.