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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1858 London hardcover. First edition. Volume has undergone repairs: recased using original red boards with sympathetic new leather spine; new endpapers. Interior has moderate foxing, smudges and wear but nothing vandalized. Paginates: [6], (1)-239, errata slip plus 6 unpaginated plates. Complete as issued except for blanks. Numerous engravings in text. Uncommon true first. Please see images of the book you will receive. Notes: Although classified as fiction by virtually everyone this is a non-fiction book. Parts are an account of his actual travel in Oceania and other parts relate facts about recent world travels in a style designed to appeal to younger readers. Book includes instruction on use of scientific instruments by travellers - an idea adopted not long after by The Royal Geographical Society in "Hints to Travellers" - this book is not imaginary 'juvenalia' as one might be led to believe. Feel free to contact me if you are curious about the factual details. …