Pike, Nicolas

Sub-Tropical Rambles in the Land of The Aphanapteryx

Nicolas Pike. Sub-Tropical Rambles in the Land of The Aphanapteryx. Personal Experiences, Adventures, and Wanderings in and Around the Island of Mauritius. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1873. First edition.

Octavo. 509pp + 4pp ads. Illustrated, with 14 plates and 3 folding maps. Publisher’s green cloth, spine and covers lettered and decorated in gilt and black, endleaves in brown.

Pike was the U.S. Consul at Port St. Louis and has written and excellent account of the flora and fauna of the Mauritius.

Spine slightly darkened; lightly rubbed and edgeworn, with minor loss to corners, board edges, and spine ends; moderate toning; ink ownership signature to front pastedown and half title; ink stamp from Tri Delta Chapter at Ohio State University to front free endpaper; glue residue to rear pastedown. Very good. TKC-870. Item #870

Price: $450.00