NUNN, John. Narrative of the Wreck of the "Favorite" on the Island of Desolation;... An historical account of the island, and its whale and seal fisheries: with a chart... Edited by W.B. Clarke. London: William Edward Painter, 1850. 8° (228 x 145mm). Frontispiece, folding map, engraved vignettes, List of Subscribers and errata slip, publisher's ads. (Map torn). Original blind-stamped blue cloth gilt. RARE FIRST EDITION of the 1825-26 sealing expedition by 'Royal Sovereign' of London by one of the sealers. Their shallops 'Favorite' and 'Francis' were wrecked in the Kerguelens and the author relates their hard life there for three years before rescue. Excellent account of sealing and survival. Headland 547. Huntress 42S. Not in Rosove or Conrad.
NUNN, John. Narrative of the Wreck of the "Favorite" on the Island of Desolation;... An historical account of the island, and its whale and seal fisheries: with a chart... Edited by W.B. Clarke. London: William Edward Painter, 1850. 8° (228 x 145mm). Frontispiece, folding map, engraved vignettes, List of Subscribers and errata slip, publisher's ads. (Map torn). Original blind-stamped blue cloth gilt. RARE FIRST EDITION of the 1825-26 sealing expedition by 'Royal Sovereign' of London by one of the sealers. Their shallops 'Favorite' and 'Francis' were wrecked in the Kerguelens and the author relates their hard life there for three years before rescue. Excellent account of sealing and survival. Headland 547. Huntress 42S. Not in Rosove or Conrad.
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