Charles Darwin interest. A Narrative of the Briton's Voyage to Pitcairn's Island, 1818

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Charles Darwin - Woodbine Parish interest. Shillibeer, Lieut J. 1818 A Narrative of the Briton's Voyage to Pitcairn's Island; including an Interesting Sketch of the Present State of the Brazils and of Spanish South America. London: printed for Law and Whittaker. Third edition. From the library of Woodbine Parish, a fellow scientist and correspondent of Charles Darwin, known particularly for his work on South America, having served as Consul General at Buenos Aires. Contemporary half calf, heavily rubbed to the spine, corners and joints, lacking spine label, marbled boards also heavily rubbed. Ownership bookplate of Woodbine Parish to front pastedown. Joints and hinges tender; a few spots to plates and opposite. Illustrated with sixteen illustrations across twelve plates, including folding examples; complete. A good copy from the library of prominent scientist Woodbine Parish. 8vo. (1) Publisher: Law and Whittaker Publisher Location: London Publication Date: 1818 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Third Edition