Bernard J Shapero : Rare Books

Travel

GISBORNE, Lionel.

The Isthmus of Darien in 1852. Journal of the expedition of inquiry for the junction of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.


Saunders and Stanford, London 1853. First edition. 8vo., vi, 238pp., four folding coloured maps, original green cloth gilt, Library of Congress duplicate with their stamp, 1 corner defective, light wear to spine.

A narrative of the author's travels in northern Columbia, Panama, Darien, with observations of social customs, native life, the Panama railway, gold mines, climate, topography, Cartagena, forests, conditions, etc. Sabin 27152.

Price: £ 650
US Dollar Price: $ 980
Stock Number: 69133