La Expedicion Malaspina: En los Mares Americanos del Sur, La Coleccion Bauza, 1789-1794

Bonifacio del Carril / Humberto f. Burzio

Published by Emece Editores, Buenos Aires, 1961

About this Item

Limited edition, No. 129 of 250 copies printed on extra strong paper. Grey buckram binding with soiling, plus a small stain to rear board. Binding strained at rear endpaper joint and is loose. Foxing to page edges and margins, a few marks to text. A very large format volume. Includes a portrait frontis; fold-out plan of Malaspina's ships, the Descubierta and the Atrevida; facsimile of 'Orden de Transbordas y Desembarcos'; fold-out map; plus 25 plates (several in colour or tinted). Spanish language. From the private collection of Eric Kenneth Prentice 'Kenn' Back, meteorologist who worked with the British Antarctic Survey for nearly 40 years, recipient of both the Fuchs Medal and the Polar Medal, and a descendent of Sir George Back, the Arctic explorer. With Back's bookplate to front pastedown endpaper. Scarce. Overall condition is Good. Size: 13.25 x 17.25 inches (34.5 x 44 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 63 + plates.

Seller Inventory # 1208S002

Bibliographic Details

• Title: La Expedicion Malaspina: En los Mares Americanos del Sur, La Coleccion Bauza, 1789-1794
• Publisher: Emece Editores, Buenos Aires
• Publication Date: 1961
• Language: Spanish
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 2850 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Naval & Sailing
  • Travel: Americas