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Click here to see our other books! The Journal of Joseph Banks in the Endeavour Joseph Banks; A. M. Lysaght; Prince Philip 1980 Genesis Publications Limited; Rigby Limited : Guildford; Australia 10" by 7" 103, [1], 616; 732pp SUMMARY A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Limited Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed,With Slipcase Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 7 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 52.99 EU Postage : £ 30.99 European Postage: £ 55.99 Asia Postage: £ 89.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 189.99 DESCRIPTION A limited edition of five hundred copies, of which this is numbered forty-one. Signed by Prince Philip to the preface of Volume I. Complete in two volumes, with the original slipcases. Slipcases are in a near fine condition. A faithful facsimile of Joseph Bank's original journals. These two volumes contain the journals of English botanist and natural scientist Sir Joseph Banks, who was onboard Captain James Cook's expedition to the South Pacific Ocean on HMS Endeavour, exploring Brazil, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia. During their time in Brazil, Banks made the first scientific description of the now common garden plant 'bougainvillea'. Though these journals primarily focus on the Endeavour voyage, Banks does also record notes on his life. Bank was an important naturalist, whose advice to King George III regarding Kew Gardens led to it being the world's leading botanical garden. Volume I illustrated with a tipped-in frontispiece and twenty-six plates. Volume II illustrated with a tipped-in frontispiece. This edition with a commentary by A. M. Lysaght, a biologist from New Zealand, who is best known for her scholarly work on Banks. Collated, complete. CONDITION In the original publisher's quarter calf binding with paper to the boards, in the original paper covered slipcases. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Light marks to the slipcases, in a near fine condition. Overall Condition: Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques