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SCHOMBURGK, Robert Hermann, Sir (1804-1865). Report of an Expedition into the Interior of British Guayana, in 1835-36… [With:] Diary of

3 parts bound in 1 volume, 4to. With 3 folding maps and one lithographed plate. Contemporary half calf, preserving printed upper wrapper in second part (upper joint starting, short split along lower joint and head of spine). Provenance: Lady James Carmichael (signature on title-page of part 2; presentation inscription from the author on title-page of part 3). OFFPRINT ISSUES from the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, comprising Schomburgk's 1835-39 expeditions (not published in a single volume in English). PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED by the author in part 3: "Lady James Carmichael as a token of sincere respect form the Author." Sabin 77793 (part 1) & 77794 (part 3). Part 2 not in Sabin.

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