Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. ‘Beagle’ Round the World. Under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy R.N.

Second Hand
Hardback
Published by: George Routledge And Sons, Limited
Book Condition: Very good.

Undated but c. 1890-1900, published for Sir John Lubbocks Hundred Books: From the corrected and enlarged edition of 1845. In accordance with this, the dedication page refers to the 2nd edition. Half bound in burgundy red leather with red marbled paper boards and matching endpapers, 5 spine bands, gilt spine titles and decoration, gilt top edge. Solidly bound, spine faded to mid red, very lightly rubbed extremities. Spotting to edges of textblock, internally confined to first and last few leaves; otherwise internally very crisp, clean and bright with no age toning or inscriptions. Overall Very Good. Photos available on request. A very lovely copy of this seminal work.