By M. J. Nicoll
London   Witherby & Co
9" by 6" [5], vi-xxx, [3], 2-246pp
The second edition of Michael John Nicoll's illustrated account of his time spent voyaging on the Valhalla, a wonderful work on the natural history across the globe.
By M. J. Nicoll

1909 Three Voyages of a Naturalist Being an Account of Many Little-Known Islands in Three Oceans Visites By the 'Valhalla' R.Y.S

London   Witherby & Co
9" by 6" [5], vi-xxx, [3], 2-246pp
The second edition of Michael John Nicoll's illustrated account of his time spent voyaging on the Valhalla, a wonderful work on the natural history across the globe.
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Early Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The second edition of this work, following the first edition of 1908.

An exciting work by Michael John Nicoll, recounting his experiences as a naturalist on three voyages of the Valhalla, on which he visited many little known islands.

Nicoll accompanied Lord Crawford on his expeditions, investigating the bird life he encountered on his way. Crawford contributed an introduction to his volume.

Illustrated with a frontispiece, fifty six plates, four sketch maps, and in-text illustrations.

Collated, complete.

From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, from her library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. After being widowed at 25, Audrey married the fabulously wealthy American department store heir, Marshall Field III, later divorcing him and marrying the Honorable Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. In 1940 she bought Julians Park and redesigned the interior. Her library was impressive, with many examples of her own bookbinding.

Audrey was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty, the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII (though she was also rumoured to be his daughter, or the lover of King Edward VIII), featured in the 'Book of Beauty' by Cecil Beaton. She had many high profile friends, such as Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, Fred Astaire, and Nancy Mitford, a sparkling hostess of the Edwardian period, her hedonistic antics bringing her into the Bright Young Things.

Condition

In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Spine is a little faded. Very light bumping to the spine and extremities. Light spots to the fore edge. Booksellers label to the rear paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Gathering B is working loose.

Very Good

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