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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  The Denis Joachim Collection
• Sale Date:
  19 Jun 2016 ~ 2pm - Session 1: Lots 1 - 321
  20 Jun 2016 ~ 10am - Session 2: Lots 322 - 480
  20 Jun 2016 ~ 2pm - Session 3: Lot 481 - 688
  20 Jun 2016 ~ 6pm - Session 4: Lots 689 - 818
• Lot #:
  116
• Lot Description:
  Evans, George William. A Geographical, Historical, and Topographical Description of Van Diemen’s Land
  with important Hints to Emigrants, and useful information respecting the application for grants of land; together with a list of the most necessary articles for persons to take out. Embellished by a correct view of Hobart Octavo, with folding engraved frontispiece view of Hobart Town by the author, contemporary half calf, the Bremer copy with bookplate. London, John Souter, 1822.
• Notes:
  First edition of the first separate description of Van Diemen’s Land. The text of this book, which has always been highly regarded, was prepared as a guidebook for Governor Macquarie during his tour of Van Diemen’s Land and is the best description of the geography, history, and state of the colony in the first decades of its existence. Ferguson, 861; Wantrup, 55.
• Estimate:
  A$800 - 1,200
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Books & Manuscripts

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