The Arcadia Press, London, limited edition, 1970. Limited edition of 265 numbered copies, signed by the author. Finely bound by Zaehnsdorf in full brown morocco, with orange and brown onlays to front board, gilt spine-titles, raised bands, inner dentelles gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, 4to, in original linen box with leather spine-labels,. 280 pp, numerous plates (some colour) and ills. A sumptuous de luxe edition of Moorehead's gripping account of the Beagle Expedition, produced form the sheets of Hamish Hamilton's 1969 trade edition. Copy No. 202, signed by the author. Fine in box which is partly sunned.

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Bookseller: Wykeham Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BIBLIO-12585
Title: Darwin and The Beagle
Author: Moorehead, A
Format/Binding: Finely bound by Zaehnsdorf in full brown morocco, with orange and brown onlays to front board, gilt spine-titles, raised bands,
Book Condition: Used - Copy No. 202, signed by the author. Fine in box which is partly sunned
Edition: Limited edition of 265 numbered copies, signed by the author
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0241017319
ISBN 13: 9780241017319
Publisher: The Arcadia Press, London, limited edition, 1970
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1970
Pages: 280 pp, numerous plates (some colour) and ills
Keywords: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 Beagle Expedition (1831-1836) Moorehead, Alan 0241017319
Bookseller catalogs: History of Science;

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