MEMOIR OF THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF SIR THOMAS STAMFOR...

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MEMOIR OF THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF SIR THOMAS STAMFORD RAFFLES
Particularly in the government of Java, 1811-1816, Bencoolen and its dependencies, 1817 - 1824; with details of the commerce and resources of the Eastern Archipelago and selections from his correspondence, 2 volumes, new edition, London: James Duncan, 1835, portrait frontispiece to first volume, one folding uncoloured aquatint plate of the Rafflesia Arnoldi (the stinking corps lily native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo), the second volume with folding facsimile letter at front, and 2 folding engraved maps (Sketch of the Island of Singapore, & Map of the Indian Archipelago). Bound in 3/4 leather over marbled boards. Worn. Contents in good order. 22cm x 14cm. (2)

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Auction Date:
9th Oct 24 at 12pm BST

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