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The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1913 August – Cmdr. Herbert A. Edwards – Frontier Work on the Bolivia-Brazil Boundary, 1911-1912

A very good copy of The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, August 1913, containing “Frontier Work on the Bolivia-Brazil Boundary, 1911-1912″ by Cmdr. Herbert A. Edwards.

With accompanying marvelous and large survey map and statistical examination, Cmdr. Edwards provides an account of the work done along the Bolivia-Brazil border per the requirements outlined in the Treaty of Petropolis (1903), designed to end tensions between the two nations regarding highly desirable, and previously contentious, areas of rubber during the so-called “rubber boom” of the period.

Captain Scott Fund – This edition contains also an analytical breakdown of amounts received and anticipated for the Capt. Scott fund, for the purposes of assisting the widows and orphans of Scott and his comrades, and a memorial to be erected in their honour.

Also in this edition; a detailed geographical study of Mozambique conducted by Arthur Holmes and Alexander Wray with accompanying plates and sketch-map; and, a narrative concerning Southern Jubaland (Somalia) with map and plates by I.N. Dracopoli.

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THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY 1909 September – Prof. J. W. Gregory – Further Antarctic Reports of the Expedition of 1901-1904

A very good copy of The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, September 1909, containing “Further Antarctic Reports of the Expedition of 1901-1904″ by Prof. J. W. Gregory.

This article by Gregory examines the findings and observations of the National, Scottish, German and Swedish Antarctic expeditions that took place between 1901 and 1904. This analysis considers observations physical, geographical, geological and biological, seeking to draw, through comparative methods, a greater understanding of the Antarctic as a whole.

Also in this edition; a marvelous chart of the Western Pacific (spanning Samoa, through Fiji and the Solomon Islands to New Guinea and south to Queensland, Australia) accompanying an article which examines the history and [then] present condition of the region by Sir Everard Thurn. Additionally; an account of explorations in Central Asia, 1906-1908 with accompanying plates by Dr. M. Stein; and, an observation of air temperature in the Tropics, with accompanying diagrams, by G. T. McCaw.

$90.00

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Rosy Monkey-flower – Sarah Drake – 1833

Rosy Monkey-flower “Mimulus roseus” (1833) by Sarah Drake.

A beautiful perennial monkey-flower of northern California.

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$60.00

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Clustered Calanthe – Sarah Drake – 1834

Clustered Calanthe “Calanthe densiflora” (1834) by Sarah Drake.

A native of the mountains of Sylhet, whence it was obtained by Dr. Wallich.

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$60.00

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Purple Petunia – Sarah Drake – 1833

Purple Petunia “Petunia violacea” (1833) by Sarah Drake.

A native of Buenos Aires, it covers a space three square feet with its leaves ad flowers and is a most striking object.

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$60.00

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Forest Pimelea (Australian) – Sarah Drake – 1833

Forest Pimelea “Pimelea sylvestris” (1833) by Sarah Drake.

A native of the southern coast of New Holland, where it was originally found by Dr. Brown, and more recently by Mr. Baxter. A hardy and very pretty greenhouse shrub, easily increased by cuttings.

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$120.00

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