Sold for:
$1,220
$1,220
Londini: B. White, T. Cadell, and P. Elmsly, 1776. 4to, full blind-stamped calf, gilt titles to spine. First edition of Forster's collected studies on the specimens that he and his son collected on Captain James Cook's second voyage to the South Pacific. All leaves uncut. Bound by Dennis Rudd. With 78 engraved plates (1-75 and 38a, 38b and 51a). Occasional foxing; otherwise a fine copy.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2009-03-24