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Auction #116 begins on 11 Jul 2024

Henry Lister Maw

Journal of a Passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic

Crossing the Andes in the Northern Provinces of Peru, and Descending the River MaraƱon or Amazon.

Published: John Murray, London, 1829

Edition: First edition.

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One volume. First edition 1829.

Bookplate of the Earl of Munster.

Full-leather with decorative gilt lineal borders.

Gilt title and gilt vihnettes to spine.

Triple gilt page blocks.

Gilt dentelles.

Colour endpapers.

Silk cloth page marker.

xv, 486 pages.

Fold-out map.

"Maw, a Royal Navy Officer, began his journey in the Andes

and navigated almost the full length of the Amazon river

where he made detailed soundings of its depth".

Recorded shipping weight 800g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 22 x 14.5 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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