Foljambe Cecil 1st Earl of Liverpool. Three Years on the Australian Station. First Edition. Private Circulation. 1868. With Folding Maps.

Foljambe, Cecil (1st Earl of Liverpool)

Edité par For Private Circulation, London, 1868

A propos de cet article

A scarce privately printed account of colonial Australia by Cecil George Savile Foljambe, later 1st Earl of Liverpool, recording three years spent on the Australian naval station during the nineteenth century.

Issued for private circulation only in 1868, the work was never intended for general commercial sale, making surviving copies considerably scarcer than contemporary trade publications. Foljambe provides a fascinating first-hand account of Australia during a formative period of colonial expansion, describing the colonies, settlements, naval operations and everyday life throughout the region.

Illustrated with engraved plates, three folding maps and numerous illustrations, the work offers an important contemporary record of Australia's maritime history and colonial development. Privately printed Australian travel narratives of this period are increasingly sought after by collectors, institutions and specialist dealers owing to their rarity and historical significance.

A highly desirable nineteenth-century Australian travel narrative combining private publication, illustrated content and genuine scarcity.

Why Buy This Book;
First edition.
Privately printed for circulation only.
Scarce survival.
Important nineteenth-century Australian travel narrative.
Contemporary account of colonial Australia.
Written by the future 1st Earl of Liverpool.
Complete with engraved plates.
Three folding maps including map in rear pocket.
Significant maritime and naval interest.
Increasingly difficult to obtain.
Attractive addition to any Australian or exploration collection.

First edition. Privately printed, 1868. Frontispiece, five engraved plates, three folding maps including folding map in rear pocket, illustrations throughout. Early leaves professionally tissue strengthened. Previous ownership inscription to verso of frontispiece. Ex-Nottingham Library with discreet title stamp. Modern antique-style calf-backed boards. A scarce privately printed work preserved in a sound and attractive binding.

Why This Book Matters;

Unlike most nineteenth-century travel books published commercially, Three Years on the Australian Station was produced exclusively for private circulation, resulting in a much smaller number of surviving copies. Works of this nature seldom appear on the market and are increasingly appreciated by collectors of Australian exploration, colonial history and maritime travel.

Available from Atlas Rare Books.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Foljambe Cecil 1st Earl of Liverpool. Three Years on the Australian Station. First Edition. Private Circulation. 1868. With Folding Maps.
• Éditeur: For Private Circulation, London
• Date de parution: 1868
• Langue: anglais
• Édition: Edition originale, Édition limitée
• État de l'article: Assez bon