BIRD, S. DOUGAN. - On Australasian Climates - and Their Influence in the Prevention and Arrest of Pulmonary Consumption.

Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, London, 1863. 168 pp, marbled end-papers, 2 b&w engraved plates, 2 chromolithographed plates, bookplate on front end-paper, wear to spine and corners, else very good copy in half-calf binding. . Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the Governor of Victoria, and subsequently first Goveror-General of Australia, Lord Hopetoun. Inscription page pictured - with pencil annotation of legendary collector John Chapman - and his bookplate