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James Melville Gilliss was an astronomer, officer in the US Navy and founder of the United States Naval Observatory. ‘US Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere’ was Gillis’ reports to the 33rd Congress on Archibald MacRae journeys across the Andes and pampas of the Argentine provinces.
This volume from the 1855 first edition contains 37 illustrations and 11 woodcuts including fold-out maps!
Item number: #11984
Price: $599
GILLIS, J. M.
U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the years 1849- '50- '51- '52
Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, printer, 1855. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
ix, [3], 300
47 illustrations
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~11.75in X 9.25in (30cm x 23.5cm)
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11984
James Melville Gilliss was an astronomer, officer in the US Navy and founder of the United States Naval Observatory. ‘US Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere’ was Gillis’ reports to the 33rd Congress on Archibald MacRae journeys across the Andes and pampas of the Argentine provinces.
This volume from the 1855 first edition contains 37 illustrations and 11 woodcuts including fold-out maps!
Item number: #11984
Price: $599
GILLIS, J. M.
U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the years 1849- '50- '51- '52
Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, printer, 1855. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
ix, [3], 300
47 illustrations
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~11.75in X 9.25in (30cm x 23.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
11984
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1855 US Naval Astronomical Expedition INDIANS BIRDS
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