1854 1ed Cruise of the North Star Cornelius Vanderbilt Voyage Exploration Travel
A rare first edition of Brigadier General Cornelius Vanderbilt III’s voyage around Europe in his personal yacht, North Star – a journey that took him to England, Russia, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, and Turkey.
Written by Rev. John Overton Choules, ‘The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star’ describes the origins of the extensive voyage, historical findings, descriptions of ports of call, finding precious stones, and much more.
This rare first edition features full-page engravings including views of visited cities and sites.
1854 1ed Cruise of the North Star Cornelius Vanderbilt Voyage Exploration Travel
A rare first edition of Brigadier General Cornelius Vanderbilt III’s voyage around Europe in his personal yacht, North Star – a journey that took him to England, Russia, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, and Turkey.
Written by Rev. John Overton Choules, ‘The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star’ describes the origins of the extensive voyage, historical findings, descriptions of ports of call, finding precious stones, and much more.
This rare first edition features full-page engravings including views of visited cities and sites.
Item number: #40067
Price: $499
CHOULES, Rev. John Overton
The cruise of the steam yacht North Star; a narrative of the excursion of Mr. Vanderbilt’s party to England, Russia, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Madeira, etc.
Boston : Gould & Lincoln; New York : Evans and Dickerson, 1854. First Edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- xv, [1], 17-353, [21]
- 17 illustrations
- Provenance: Handwritten – George Bradish, 1855
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Red cloth
- Size: ~7.75in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
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40067
Category
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
CHOULES, Rev. John Overton
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete