TENCH, Watkin. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson, in New South Wales, Including an Accurate Description of the Situation of the Colony; of the Natives, and of its Natural Productions . London: G. Nicol and J. Sewell, 1793.
TENCH, Watkin. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson, in New South Wales, Including an Accurate Description of the Situation of the Colony; of the Natives, and of its Natural Productions . London: G. Nicol and J. Sewell, 1793. 4 o (280 x 224 mm). Engraved folding map of Port Jackson by J. Walker Original paper-backed blue boards, printed paper spine label, uncut and partially unopened (spine and label somewhat rubbed, small repair to front free endpaper); blue cloth folding case. A VERY FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. Tench published the second of his two books four years after the first (see previous lots), bringing to an end the account of his settlement. Tench explored the country around Sydney, discovered the Nepean River and tried to cross the still impregnable Blue Mountains. Ferguson 171; Hogwego T22; Wantrup 16. Not in Hill.
TENCH, Watkin. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson, in New South Wales, Including an Accurate Description of the Situation of the Colony; of the Natives, and of its Natural Productions . London: G. Nicol and J. Sewell, 1793.
TENCH, Watkin. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson, in New South Wales, Including an Accurate Description of the Situation of the Colony; of the Natives, and of its Natural Productions . London: G. Nicol and J. Sewell, 1793. 4 o (280 x 224 mm). Engraved folding map of Port Jackson by J. Walker Original paper-backed blue boards, printed paper spine label, uncut and partially unopened (spine and label somewhat rubbed, small repair to front free endpaper); blue cloth folding case. A VERY FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. Tench published the second of his two books four years after the first (see previous lots), bringing to an end the account of his settlement. Tench explored the country around Sydney, discovered the Nepean River and tried to cross the still impregnable Blue Mountains. Ferguson 171; Hogwego T22; Wantrup 16. Not in Hill.
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