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细节
KITTLITZ, F. H. Freiherr von (1799-1874). Denkwürdigkeiten einer Reise nach dem Russischen Amerika, nach Mikronesien und durch Kamtschatka. Gotha: Justus Perthes, 1858.
The first edition, by the naturalist on Litke's circumnavigation of 1826-29. Kittlitz provides detailed descriptions of the vegetation, wildlife, and cultures encountered on his travels. His work “adds much to the important information about Russian America derived from Litke's voyage.” (Arctic Bib.) While Kittlitz's views of Pacific vegetation were first issued in 1844, 14 more years passed before he published this account. Arctic Bib. 8764; Chavanne 4484; Howes K-194; Lada-Mocarski 146; Sabin 38024; Tourville 2478.
Two volumes, octavo (226 x 155mm). 4 plates, including frontispieces, tissue guards. Original blindstamped cloth, spines gilt (neat repair to spines at feet). Provenance: Hordern House Rare Books.
The first edition, by the naturalist on Litke's circumnavigation of 1826-29. Kittlitz provides detailed descriptions of the vegetation, wildlife, and cultures encountered on his travels. His work “adds much to the important information about Russian America derived from Litke's voyage.” (Arctic Bib.) While Kittlitz's views of Pacific vegetation were first issued in 1844, 14 more years passed before he published this account. Arctic Bib. 8764; Chavanne 4484; Howes K-194; Lada-Mocarski 146; Sabin 38024; Tourville 2478.
Two volumes, octavo (226 x 155mm). 4 plates, including frontispieces, tissue guards. Original blindstamped cloth, spines gilt (neat repair to spines at feet). Provenance: Hordern House Rare Books.