BEECHEY, Frederick William (1796-1856). Proceedings of the Expedition to Explore the Northern Coast of Africa.

BEECHEY, Frederick William (1796-1856) and Henry William BEECHEY (1789-1862).  Proceedings of the Expedition to Explore the Northern Coast of Africa, from Tripoly eastward: in MDCCCXXI and MDCCCXXII. Comprehending an Account of the Greater Syrtis and Cyrenaica; and of the Ancient Cities Comprising the Pentapolis. London: John Murray, 1828. 4to (286 x 220mm). 11 aquatint and 2 engraved plates, one of which folding, 2 of which hand-coloured, 9 engraved maps and plans, tables, errata slip, publisher’s slip at the end (variable mainly marginal spotting and staining). Later dark blue half morocco gilt, spine in compartments with nautical motifs stamped in gilt, new marbled endpapers, uncut (extremities rubbed). Provenance: from the Collection of Lt. Cdr. Andrew David (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Abbey Travel 305; Brunet I, 277; Dawson pp. 111-115.