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Lot 191

[BLIGH, William (1754-1817), subject]. MACKANESS, George (1...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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[BLIGH, William (1754-1817), subject]. MACKANESS, George (1882-1968). The Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh R. N., F. R. S. Sydney: Angus & Robertson Limited, 1931. 8vos. Illustrated. 2 volumes. [371]; [403] pp. Publisher's full green textured cloth, front board stamped in blind, spine lettered in gilt, publisher's unclipped (?25/-") dust jackets (some rubbing to cloth bindings, text and plates foxed, some dampstaining to text in volume II, bookseller's ticket on both fps.; jackets worn, soiled, spines chipped, front jacket panel of volume II dampstained). Very good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS ACCLAIMED BIOGRAPHY OF BLIGH, RARE IN THE ORIGINAL DUST JACKETS.