Magellan Street Cunningham, Robert O. Notes On The Natural History Of The Strait Of Magellan And West Coast Of Patagonia Made During The Voyage Of The H. M. S. Nassau In The Years 1866, 67, 68, & 69. With 1 folding coloured map and 21 (partly coloured) lithographed plates. Edinburgh, Edmonston and Douglas, 1871. XVI, 517 p. OLwd. with gilt stamped title (slightly rubbed). First edition. - From the library of Lord Enniskillen with his bookplate on inside cover and dedication by the author to Lord Enniskillen. - Rare report on the exploration of the Strait of Magellan. Cunningham was appointed naturalist on board the Nassau, a steamer that was to explore the Strait of Magellan and the neighbouring canals. This book contains an account of the voyage and his natural history descriptions. The folding map shows Patagonia with inset of the Strait of Magellan. The coloured plates with landscapes and water scenes with staffage of people, the other plates with illustrations of animals, plants, shells etc.. - Front inner fold slightly broken, occasional light brown spotting, plates partly slightly foxed. First edition. - From the library of Lord Enniskillen with his bookplate on inside cover and dedication in the author's own hand to Lord Enniskillen. - Rare account of the exploration of the Straits of Magellan. Cunningham was appointed naturalist aboard the Nassau, a steamer that was to explore the Strait of Magellan and the adjacent canals. This book contains an account of the voyage and his natural history descriptions. The folding map shows Patagonia with the Strait of Magellan inset. The coloured plates with landscapes and water scenes with staffage of people, the other plates with illustrations of animals, plants, shells etc.. - Front inner fold slightly broken, occasional light brown spotting. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.