The U.S. naval astronomical expedition to the southern hemisphere, during the years 1849-'50-'51-'52
by Gilliss, J.M
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About This Item
Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, printer, 1855. First edition, 2 volumes only (of 4), 4to; engraved frontispiece, 50 hand-colored and plain plates, including 5 folding maps and panoramas; additional text illustrations in Vol. II; original brown pictorial cloth gilt, recased; some minor foxing, contemporary ownership signature at head of vol. II title page, else a very good, sound set. These two volumes devoted to Chile, the Andes, and the Pampas. Sabin 27419.
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- Title
- The U.S. naval astronomical expedition to the southern hemisphere, during the years 1849-'50-'51-'52
- Author
- Gilliss, J.M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- A.O.P. Nicholson, printer
- Place of Publication
- Washington
- Date Published
- 1855
- Keywords
- Chile , Andes , , Exploration
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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