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GUILLEMARD, Francis Henry Hill (1582-1933). The Cruise of the Marchesa to Kamschatka & New Guinea. London: John Murray, 1886.
The first edition description of the voyage of the Marchesa, a private scientific expedition. This work is notable for its focus on lesser known islands as well as important ornithological observations. Ferguson 10138a; cf. Hill 735 (second edition).
Two volumes, octavo (230 x 157 mm). 2 colored frontispieces, 14 maps, 27 plates (spotting). Publisher’s original blue decorated cloth. Provenance: C. W. Prescott Westcar (died 1910; bookplate) – Gaston Renard Fine and Rare Books.
The first edition description of the voyage of the Marchesa, a private scientific expedition. This work is notable for its focus on lesser known islands as well as important ornithological observations. Ferguson 10138a; cf. Hill 735 (second edition).
Two volumes, octavo (230 x 157 mm). 2 colored frontispieces, 14 maps, 27 plates (spotting). Publisher’s original blue decorated cloth. Provenance: C. W. Prescott Westcar (died 1910; bookplate) – Gaston Renard Fine and Rare Books.