THE JOURNAL OF JOSEPH BANKS IN THE ENDEAVOR 1768-1771

Rarely available, Deluxe limited edition hand-signed by Prince Philip, printed in 1980; Quarto (2 volumes) Quarter Calf in the title in gilt on spine over red morocco, raised bands and decorative gilt; frontispiece portrait in both volumes with tissue covers, marbled endpapers and gilt edges; bound by Zaensdorf in matching brown slip cases, labels on side panels, reinforced bottom seams; from a limited edition of 500 copies signed by Prince Philip, this being number 62; a pristine and stunning set all round; the preface for this work from Buckingham Palace was written by Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh with high praise for the publication