A narrative of the recovery of H.M.S. Gorgon, Charles Hotham, Esq., Captain stranded in the bay of Monte Video, May 10th, 1844

by Astley Cooper Kay

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First edition

London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1847. First edition, 8vo, pp. viii, 1 , 113, 32 publisher's catalogue; folding lithographic frontispiece, 15 plates 4 folding , and 2 folding maps; good only in original green cloth with overall scuffing, wear, and staining, the binding loose, with about half of the signatures extended, previous owner's stamp on title page partially obscures the 1844 date. Sabin 37665; Huntress 352C. Item #9893

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