Journal of the Central Australian Exploring Expedition, 1889, under command of W.H. Tietkens. Despatched by the Central Australian Exploring and Prospecting Association, Limited, under the auspices of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch. Together with map; List of Botanical Specimens, described by Baron Sir Ferd. von Mueller...; also Catalogue of Geological Specimens, described by H.Y.L. Brown... with Geological sketch of the Country passed over
Bundaberg, Corkwood Press, 1993 (facsimile edition)/ 1891.
Octavo, xii, 84 pages with two illustrations plus 12 plates, a large folding colour geological chart (214 × 955mm) and a folding map (324 × 554mm).
Papered boards lightly bumped and rubbed; an excellent copy.
Number 85 of 220 copies (including the deluxe issue of 20 copies). Tietkens' expedition explored the country west of Alice Springs, discovering and naming Lake Macdonald, among other landmarks.
Item #146608
Price (AUD):
$165.00
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