SCHOMBURGK R.H. - Twelve views in the interior of Guiana: from drawings executed by Mr Charles Bentley, after sketches taken during the expedition carried on in the years 1835 to 1839, under the direction of the Royal Geographical Society London, and aided by Her Majesty's Government. Whitehead & Co for Ackerman & Co (1841) Hand coloured additional lithographic title by M. Gauci after Charles Bentley, 2pp subscriber's list + 38 large pp + 12 col. plates and map. Folio (14 x 21in). Very fine mid 20th century binding in brown morocco gilt by Zaehnsdorf, spine in six compartments with raised bands. Bookplates of G.R. Nicolaus and William Foyle.A very fine copy of this rare and important work. Abbey Travel, 720; Sabin 77796.