BAC27182 J. Debrett, London: 1790. Quarto, 299 pp., [iv] advertisements, 65 handcoloured engraved plates. Early nineteenth century half calf and marbled boards, titlepage with stain to lower margin, some grubby marks throughout otherwise a sound copy.<P> White was chief surgeon of the First Fleet, and distinguished himself by overcoming serious medical problems in appalling conditions, both on the voyage out and when the settlement was founded. He was also a keen amateur naturalist and after arriving at Port Jackson accompanied Phillip on two journeys of exploration. Many well known Australian animals and plants are figured and described for the first time. <I>Abbey 605; Ferguson 97; Ford 2495; Nissen ZBI 4390; Wantrup 17; Zimmer 672.</I> $8500.00AUD
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