Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle, between the Years 1826 and 1836, Describing Their Examination of the Southern Shores of South America, and the Beagle's Circumnavigation of the Globe

Charles Darwin; Robert Fitzroy; Philip Parker King

Published by Henry Colburn, London, 1839

About this Item

First edition, with second issue of volume 3. 4 volumes (comprising volumes 1-3 and appendix to volume 2), half-titles, 56 engraved maps and plates, including 8 folding maps, one with repairs to verson, 6 of which are in sleeves, two of which are bound in. Volume 1, 2 and appendix in original blue cloth, volume 3 in brown cloth, with pages v-vi not found in, and 16pp. publisher's catalogue dated August 1839, followed by tipped in slip (consistent with copies of the separate issue of Darwin's volume). Boards moderately rubbed, spotted, modest discoloration. Rebacked preserving original spines and with endpages renewed. The Streeter copy, with his sticker bookplate to front pastedowns, sold at the Frank S. Streeter Library, Christie's New York, Monday 16 April 2007, lot 140. Freeman 10; Borba de Moraes p.247; Sabin 37826. Further details and images available on request. Seller Inventory # 003395

Bibliographic Details

Title: Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His ...

Publisher: Henry Colburn, London

Publication Date: 1839

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition