Collenette (C.L.) Sea-Girt Jungles.
£95
The experiences of a naturalist with the “St. George” Expedition
London, Hutchinson, [1926].
First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth lettered in gilt. Dust-jacket, priced 18/-.
A picturesque account of of travel on the yacht “St. George” among some of the little-known islands of the South Seas, from Easter Island to Rapa and the Marquesas.
In stock
An excellent copy, in rather worn jacket with loss to head of spine and upper fore-corner of upper panel, o/w good.
Photographic plates.
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