Proceedings of the Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch. First Session, 1885-6. Edited by A.T. Magarey and J.W. Jones. by [Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch].

Proceedings of the Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch. First Session, 1885-6. Edited by A.T. Magarey and J.W. Jones. [Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch].: 17390 Adelaide, E. Spiller, Government Printer, 1886. Octavo, 110 pages plus 22 plates and a folding map. Original red cloth slightly rubbed and flecked; spine a little darkened; endpapers lightly foxed; an excellent copy. The inaugural address by Sir Samuel Davenport (pages 39-99) is a potted history of the discovery and exploration of Australia; many of the plates are portraits of explorers. With the ownership signature of Fred Johns on the flyleaf. $650.00AUD
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