The Horn Expedition [Facsimile]
by Spencer, Baldwin [Editor]
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
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Adelaide , South Australia, Australia
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About This Item
Bundaberg: Corkwood Press, 1994. Facsimile Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Scarce facsimile copy of report of a landmark scientific exploration. Fully titled: "Report On The Work Of The Horn Scientific Expedition To Central Australia". Facsimile of 1896 original [Corkwood Press, Bundaberg, 1994]; Four volumes, blue cloth boards with gold titling on spine, some minor yellowing to preliminaries in all vols; a very good set. One of only 500 sets. Vol 1: "Introduction, Narrative, Summary of Results, Supplement to Zoological Report, Map"; 220pp, photos, drawings etc throughout, large fold-out map showing route at rear. Vol 2: "Zoology"; 431pp, 29 plates. Vol 3: "Geology & Botany"; 204pp, 2 fold-out diagrams. Vol 4: "Anthropology"; 200pp, 19 plates at rear. Noted expedition due to meeting of Spencer & Gillen.
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- Bookseller
- ORCHARD BOOKSHOP (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10880
- Title
- The Horn Expedition [Facsimile]
- Author
- Spencer, Baldwin [Editor]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Facsimile Edition First Printing
- Publisher
- Corkwood Press
- Place of Publication
- Bundaberg
- Date Published
- 1994
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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