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  • Nasal Notocanthus – Shaw and Nodder – 1802

    Nasal Notocanthus – Shaw and Nodder – 1802

    An original and rather striking hand coloured copper engraving of the Notocanthus Nasus or Nasal Notocanthus. Described by Shaw as a having short prickles along the back and a nose-like snout. The genera Acanthonotus instituted by Dr Bloch. Inhabits the Indian Ocean and at the time of writing Shaw noted that “the history and manner (of the fish) are entirely unknown”

    Price $190.00 nicely framed in gilt with cream black cored mat board. It works its lovely ….

    Unusual fish of the Indian Ocean little known

    $160.00

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  • Map of the Island of Bali – 1753 – Bellin

    Map of the Island of Bali – 1753 – Bellin

    A very nice 18th century map of the beautiful island of Bali by French cartographer to the French Navy Nicolas Bellin.

    An original copper plate engraving with a very strong clean image – fine condition.

    Price is unframed – if you wish it framed we would recommend a cream mat with black core and a slightly distressed charcoal black frame – for an additional $90.00. We can send images of the framing suggested if required.

    Beautiful Bali – Everyone’s favourite

    $120.00

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  • The Journal of The Royal Geographical Society 1931 October – Baluchistan – C.P. Skrine

    The Journal of The Royal Geographical Society 1931 October – Baluchistan – C.P. Skrine

    A near mint copy of the October edition 1931 of the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society London. The primary report is by Skrine on his travels and observations in Baluchistan mainly in the Highlands or Persian Baluchistan. Well illustrated with18 black and white photographs taken on the travels – some rather spectacular such as the “Earth Pillar” above Tamindan and the view of Kuh-i-Taftan from the cliffs of Lejwar. The report supported by a map of the Highlands region prepared by Skrine with an inset map of the broader Baluchistan.

    This edition also includes one of the reports of Michael Terry relating to his travels in West Australia (Horseshoe Bend to Oodnadatta) also nicely illustrated with maps and photographs. As well as details of a 16th century manuscript navigating manual in the Society’s Library.

    Baluchistan Rarity with 20th Century Australian Exploration.

    $90.00

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