Matthew Flinders, The De Luxe and Complete Edition (1986 Special Edition)

2 Volumes. Includes 1986 special edition and facsimile volume of Flinder's private journal from 1803-1814. Signed and numbered on bookplate towards front (429/550). 

Surrey & Victoria: Genesis Publications in association with Hedley Australia, (1986). 4to. Bound in quarter tan crushed Morocco and deep blue cloth. Lettering on spine, front illustration, and rear signature stamped in gilt. Pages: vol.1: xxiv, 467; vol.2: vi, 366. Volume 1 includes 252 illustrations, 2 fold-out illustrations, 16 coloured plates, and 16 b&w plates. Volume 2 features a facsimile capturing of Flinder's original private journal. Foreword by HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Near fine. Binding square and tight. Leather supple and well preserved. Contents clean, bright, and free from age markings. Signed by facsimile author and numbered on bookplate at front. Printed on archival quality paper with gilding along all textblock edges. 

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Catalogue Number: HH000058