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Sale 258: Travel & Exploration, Science & Natural History, Cartography (#258) 02/27/2003 1:00 PM PST Closed

Starts Ending 02/27/2003 1:00 PM PST

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Lot #28 A Voyage Round the World, In His Majesty's Ship the Dolphin, Commanded by the Honourable Commodore Byron. In Which is Contained, A faithful Account of the several Places, People, Plants, Animals, & c. seen on the Voyage: And, among other Particulars, A minute and exact Description of the Streights of Magellan, and of the Gigantic People called Patagonians. Together with An accurate Account of Seven Islands lately discovered in the South Seas by an Officer on Board the said ship [and] The Narrative of the Honourable John Byron...Containing an Account of the Great Distresses Suffered by Himself and His Companions on the Coast of Patagonia, From the Year 1740, till their Arrival in England, 1746. With a Description of St. Jago de Chili, and the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants. Also a Relation of the Loss of the Wager Man of War, One of Admiral Anson's Squadron

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$2,250
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

 

  • A Voyage Round the World, In His Majesty's Ship the Dolphin, Commanded by the Honourable Commodore Byron. In Which is Contained, A faithful Account of the several Places, People, Plants, Animals, & c. seen on the Voyage: And, among other Particulars, A mi