Lot 223
Belcher, Captain Sir Edward
Auction: 13 January 2010 at 11:00 GMT
£1,625
Description
Narrative of a voyage round the world in Her Majesty's Ship Sulphur during the years 1836-1842. London: Henry Colburn, 1843. First edition. 2 volumes, 8vo [xl [mispaginated as xxxii, xvii-xxii], 387; x, 474], 3 folding charts and maps laid down on linen, 19 engraved plates, wood-engravings in the text, contemporary calf, spines gilt with Northern Light Board stamp at head of spines, morocco lettering pieces, very slight offsetting to a few plates and folding chart
Footnote
Note: The present work includes much information on the South Pacific as well as the Pacific coast of both Americas. Ferguson 35364; Hill 102; Sabin 4390