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Phillip, Arthur.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay with an account of the establishment of the colonies of Port Jackson & Norfolk Island, compiled from authentic papers. London: John Stockdale, 1789
first edition, 4to (281 x 210mm.), engraved portrait, title and 53 plates and maps, some double-page or folding, errata leaf, list of subscribers and advertisement leaf (at end), near contemporary half calf, spine gilt, portrait and title spotted, occasional offsetting and slight spotting elsewhere, spine slightly rubbed
Literature
Hill p.233; Ferguson 47
Catalogue Note
''The first authentic and official account of the expedition to New South Wales and the foundation of the settlement'' (Ferguson). The plate at page 150 is entitled 'Wulpine Opossum', indicating the first state.