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BELCHER EXPEDITION – BENTHAM, George (1800-1884). The Botany of the Voyage of H.M.S. Sulphur, under the Command of Captain Sir Edward Belcher. Edited by Richard Brinsley HINDS. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1844.
The first edition. Bentham noted that nearly 2000 species were gathered over the course of Belcher's voyage, of which only just over 400 were previously described. Lada-Mocarski 122; Nissen BBI 134; Sabin 31944 (under Hinds); Tourville 2116; Wickersham 812.
Quarto (302 x 238mm). 60 lithographed botanical plates. Modern navy half morocco gilt. Provenance: Franklin Brooke-Hitching (his sale, Sotheby's, 27 March 2014, lot 105).
The first edition. Bentham noted that nearly 2000 species were gathered over the course of Belcher's voyage, of which only just over 400 were previously described. Lada-Mocarski 122; Nissen BBI 134; Sabin 31944 (under Hinds); Tourville 2116; Wickersham 812.
Quarto (302 x 238mm). 60 lithographed botanical plates. Modern navy half morocco gilt. Provenance: Franklin Brooke-Hitching (his sale, Sotheby's, 27 March 2014, lot 105).