Narrative of la perouse's expedition Tapa dura - 1972

New York: Da Capo Press. Very Good. 1972. Facsimile. Hardcover. 9060721004 . Faux vellum covers with gilt titling on deep blue background. Originally published in 1829.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Amsterdam / New York: N. Israel / Da Capo Press, 1972. Hardcover. As New with no dust jacket. 9060721012 This is a two volume set bound in simulated vellum. This is Bibliotheca Australiana #53 & 54, This is a reprinting of the Hurst, Chance, and co. London 1829 edition, which has the full title as: "Narrative and successful result of a voage in the South Seas, performed by order of the Geovernment of British India, to ascertain the actual fate of La Perouse's Expedition, interspearsed with accounts of the religion, manners, customs and cannibal practices of the South Seas Islands by Chevalier Capt. P. Dillon" 738 total pages. shipping will be more than our standard rates for this set, please inquire. As new. ; Two Volume Set; 6 x 8 5/8

Amsterdam: N Israel, fine facsimile reprint 1972. TWO VOLUME SET Hbks Volume 1: 302pp and Volume 2: 436pp illustr fold-out map no djs as issued fine imitation vellum with blue and gilt titles, a new and unread set still in publisher's original shrink-wrap, excellent clean tight unmarked as new

Amsterdam: N. Israel; New York, Da Capo Press, 1972. 2 vols. ([lxxix302; 436p), foldoed map, illus., orriginal white cloth with blue labels. Reprint of the 1829 London edition.

Amsterdam : N Israel, 1972. Fine Facsimile Reprint. Hardback. An exceptional copy; now mylar-sleeved in simile vellum. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc.: 2v. (302, 436pp) Bibliotheca Australia #54 Fronts., plates, fold. map. 22 cm. Subjects: La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788 Oceania. Rep. of 1829 London ed. Summary: The result of this voyage was the solving of the mysterious loss of La Pérouse and his expedition. After having found articles which once belonged to La Pérouse, Dillon was appointed by the Bengal Government to the survey vessel Research for further investigation. He found the wreck of one of La Pérouse's ships and brought the news back to Dumont d'Urville, who was then staying at Hobart Town.