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Lot #3 - ARAGO, Francois. Narrative of a voyage round the world in the Uranie and Physicienne corvettes commanded by Captain Freycinet

  • Auction House:
    Mossgreen
  • Sale Name:
    The Collection of Martin Copley AM
  • Sale Date:
    22 Oct 2017 ~ 2pm
  • Lot #:
    3
  • Lot Description:
    ARAGO, Francois. Narrative of a voyage round the world in the Uranie and Physicienne corvettes commanded by Captain Freycinet
    in the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. London, 1823. Quarto, with folding map and 25 lithographed plates after drawings by the author; contemporary half calf (spine faded, label slightly chipped). Some foxing on the plates and adjacent leaves as usual, bound without half-title.
  • Notes:
    The first published account in English of this important scientific voyage into the Pacific, by the artist on the expedition. Some 100 pages are devoted to their encounters and collecting activities in Western Australia and New South Wales.
  • Estimate:
    A$1,000 - 1,500
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Books & Manuscripts

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