Derrotero de las Costas de la America Meridional desde ed Rio de La Plata Hasta la Bahiade Panama con inclusion des Estrecho de Magallanes de las Islas Malvinas y Galapagos
Madrid: Depósito Hidrográfico, 1865. First Edition. First Spanish edition, credited to the captain of the H.M.S. Beagle, Robert Fitzroy and Captain of the H.M.S. Adventure survey vessel, Phillip Parker King. Informed by the voyages of the Beagle, this work adds up to the time of publishing new details. Bound in with the title page is an 'ADVERTENCIA' [Warning] stipulating a newly identified object in the Straight of Magellan by the Union ship, U.S. Suwanee, on its voyage from Philiadelphia to the Pacific front during the U.S. Civil War. Bound in contemporary marbled boards with red label and gilding on the spine. General wear to the covers including edge scuffing, wear to the spine at the head and tail, and general aging. Marbled end papers. Cracked along hinge. Internally toned with some water markings at the back - all text is clean and clear. All maps present, images toned but clear, edges of maps a little worn with minor chipping.
Pages: (12) 522 (2) (9 folding maps) Dimensions: 9 x 6¼ x 1½. Very Good. Item #5395
Price: $1,895.00