STRZELECKI (SIR PAUL EDMUND, COUNT DE): Gold and Silver, a supplement to Strzelecki's physical description of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (small piece excised from blank head margin of title), original purple cloth, covers with decorative embossed panel, upper cover with title lettered in gilt, early signature 'C.Gould' James B. Walker bookplate, [Ferguson 16369], 8vo, London 1856

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STRZELECKI (SIR PAUL EDMUND, COUNT DE): Gold and Silver, a supplement to Strzelecki's physical description of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (small piece excised from blank head margin of title), original purple cloth, covers with decorative embossed panel, upper cover with title lettered in gilt, early signature 'C.Gould' James B. Walker bookplate, [Ferguson 16369], 8vo, London 1856

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RARE A significant work on the discovery of gold, Strzelecki asserting his claim to have been the first person to discover it in Australia. 'In 1839 I mentioned in the Bathurst District to Sir George Gipps, the then Governor-General of New South Wales, who requested me to keep the matter secret for fear of the serious consequences which, considering the condition and population of the colony, were to be apprehended'.

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