By D René Jeannel
Paris   Éditions du Muséum; Presses Universitaires de France
10" by 6.5" [4], 1-236pp.
The first edition of this uncommon illustrated volume, following the "Bougainville" cruise to the French Periantarctic Islands, illustrated.
By D René Jeannel

1941 Seuil l'Antarctique Croisiere du "Bougainville" aux Iles des Manchots et des Éléphants de Mer

Paris   Éditions du Muséum; Presses Universitaires de France
10" by 6.5" [4], 1-236pp.
The first edition of this uncommon illustrated volume, following the "Bougainville" cruise to the French Periantarctic Islands, illustrated.
£175.00
: 0.75kgs / : 768A51

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Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon, With Slipcase

The first edition of this uncommon work, the fifth publication for the Museum of National Natural History. Published at the same time as a limited edition issued to fifty copies in vellum. By D. René Jeannel, professor at the museum. 

With a red cloth protective slipcase added in 1999 by Law Binery, Melbourne. 

An uncommon volume on the voyage to the French Periantarctic Islands on the "Bougainville." Sharing the observations made on the penguins and other birds of the Southern regions as well as sea elephants and other aspects of the natural history. 

Illustrated with sixteen plates and various illustrations in text. Collated, complete.

Condition

In the original publisher's illustrated paper wraps. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear and a minor creasing to the front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Minor faint scattered spotting to the first and last few leaves only, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Richly illustrated with various plates.

Very Good Indeed

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