Lot 564
  • 564

Gregory, Augustus Charles, and Francis Thomas Gregory

Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description

  • Journals of Australian Explorations. Brisbane: James C. Beal, 1884
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (212 x 135mm.), [4], 210pp., original dark green cloth, decorated in blind and lettered in gilt on upper cover, slipcase

An “important volume… In its 210 pages are the journals of eight expeditions undertaken in Western, North and Central Australia between 1846 and 1861… Every exploration library should include a copy” (Wantrup).

Literature

Ferguson 10075; Wantrup 190a

Condition

A fine copy
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