Life in the Forests of the Far East. Two Volumes
- Hardcover
- London: Smith, Elder, and Co, 1862
London: Smith, Elder, and Co, 1862. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. First edition. Lacks both maps in first volume; although, a fragment from the map of Borneo remains. All plates are present in both volumes. Map in Volume II is present; although, it has a closed tear. "A captivating travelogue by Spenser St. John. The first volume offers a rare glimpse into the landscapes and cultures of Sarawak, a region then largely unknown to the Western world. St. John's detailed observations encompass the natural history of the area, along with insightful accounts of his interactions with the local people. More than just a travel narrative, this book provides a historical record of a bygone era. Readers interested in adventure, exploration, and the history of Southeast Asia will find this meticulously prepared edition an invaluable resource. Journey alongside St. John as he navigates the forests of the Far East, encountering unique flora, fauna, and the diverse communities that call Borneo home" (Goodreads).
Full color illustrations - some are vibrantly hand colored of pitcher plants, but most are tinted lithographs. Bound in three quarter black leather over marbled paper covered boards with gilt titles, author, and volume numbers to spines. Wear to edges of boards and corners. Heavy rubbing to boards. Exlibrary with stickers to spines and front pastedowns. Evidence of removed pockets to rear pastedowns. Hinges of Volume I have been reinforced with linen strips. Embossed library stamp to title pages and small library stamps to margins of maps. Occasional smudge marks and spots of soiling. Tears (mostly closed) and small losses to edges of a few pages including plates; although text and images are largely not affected. Minor dampstaining to margins of some plates. Marbled endpapers and full marbled edges. Appendices includes vocabulary lists with English translations from various tribes. A well-read reading copy of this fascinating expedition. Volume I, 400 pages; Volume II, 420 pages. SOPAC/062325.
Full color illustrations - some are vibrantly hand colored of pitcher plants, but most are tinted lithographs. Bound in three quarter black leather over marbled paper covered boards with gilt titles, author, and volume numbers to spines. Wear to edges of boards and corners. Heavy rubbing to boards. Exlibrary with stickers to spines and front pastedowns. Evidence of removed pockets to rear pastedowns. Hinges of Volume I have been reinforced with linen strips. Embossed library stamp to title pages and small library stamps to margins of maps. Occasional smudge marks and spots of soiling. Tears (mostly closed) and small losses to edges of a few pages including plates; although text and images are largely not affected. Minor dampstaining to margins of some plates. Marbled endpapers and full marbled edges. Appendices includes vocabulary lists with English translations from various tribes. A well-read reading copy of this fascinating expedition. Volume I, 400 pages; Volume II, 420 pages. SOPAC/062325.