FORREST, John (1847-1918)
Journal of the Proceedings of the Western Australian Exploring Expedition through the centre of Australia, from Champion Bay, on the west coast, to the overland telegraph line between Adelaide and Port Darwin. Perth: Richard Pether, Government Printer, 1875.
First edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author. The first report of Forrest’s most notable expedition, taking him over 2,000 miles through the central Australian desert. McLaren, Australian Explorers by Sea, Land and Air, 8664; not in Wantrup (but cf. 200 (Forrest's Explorations in Australia, London, 1875) and pp.260-2); Bobins IV, 1429.
Folio (330 x 215mm). 11 tinted lithographed views on 5 sheets, large folding map (occasional spotting more heavily affecting the folding map, also with 80mm tear and 280mm repaired tear). Original boards, printed label on upper cover (extremities lightly rubbed, joint split at foot of spine). Provenance: Ambrose Phillipps de Lisle, Garendon Park (presentation inscription from the author and armorial bookplate).
FORREST, John (1847-1918)
Journal of the Proceedings of the Western Australian Exploring Expedition through the centre of Australia, from Champion Bay, on the west coast, to the overland telegraph line between Adelaide and Port Darwin. Perth: Richard Pether, Government Printer, 1875.
First edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author. The first report of Forrest’s most notable expedition, taking him over 2,000 miles through the central Australian desert. McLaren, Australian Explorers by Sea, Land and Air, 8664; not in Wantrup (but cf. 200 (Forrest's Explorations in Australia, London, 1875) and pp.260-2); Bobins IV, 1429.
Folio (330 x 215mm). 11 tinted lithographed views on 5 sheets, large folding map (occasional spotting more heavily affecting the folding map, also with 80mm tear and 280mm repaired tear). Original boards, printed label on upper cover (extremities lightly rubbed, joint split at foot of spine). Provenance: Ambrose Phillipps de Lisle, Garendon Park (presentation inscription from the author and armorial bookplate).
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