A Boy’s Voyage Round the World; including a residence in Victoria, and a journey by rail across North America.
London: John Murray, 1871.
First Edition.
The surprisingly scarce first edition of this famous juvenile; Ferguson records only a later impression [Ferguson, 15755]. The attractive vignettes used as chapter-headings include rather good views of Melbourne and Sydney as well as Auckland, Honolulu and Niagara. Engaging travelogue filled with wonderful descriptions and adventures.
Item #1620Octavo, with steel-engraved illustrations; original green cloth binding, decorated in black and gilt, prize inscription dated 1872 on front frre endpaper, a good copy, joints rubbed.
Price (AUD): $250.00 other currencies
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