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(John Lort, naval officer and hydrographer, accompanied Darwin and Fitzroy on HMS Beagle to South America and later Captain of HMS Beagle on surveying voyages to New Zealand, Timor & Australia, of Scotchwell, Haverfordwest, 1812-85).- Darwin (Charles), FitzRoy (Admiral Robert, editor) & Captain Philip Parker King. Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle, 4 vol. including Appendix to vol. 2, first edition, John Lort Stokes' copy with his ink signature in vol. I, vol. I presentation copy to Stokes from ?John Septimus Roe with his ink inscription: "J.L. Stokes October 1831 From J.R.", and vol. IV presentation copy from ?Robert FitzRoy with ink inscription (not in FitzRoy's hand): "J.L. Stokes from R.F.", 47 engraved plates, folding chart, 6 folding maps of 8 in pockets at beginning, 2 maps supplied in facsimile, all but vol. 4 half-titles, addenda leaf at end of vol. II, slightly foxed and browned in places, some plates water-stained, vol. I 1 plate with small tear in margin, folding chart with small tear, vol. III C1 Contents f. small tear in lower margin, endpapers a little discoloured, original blind-stamped green cloth, gilt spines, recased, vol. I-III rebacked with the original spines laid down, edges uncut, [Freeman 10; Sabin 37826], 8vo, 1839 § Stokes (John Lort) Discoveries in Australia; With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, In the Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43, 2 vol., first edition, John Stokes' copy with his ink signature: "J Lort Stokes" on front free endpaper of vol. I, 26 engraved and lithographed plates, 2 folding engraved maps only of 8, 6 folding maps supplied in facsimile, 2 facsimile maps loose in folder, numerous illustrations in the text, advertisements in each vol., 1f. of advertisements torn with loss, some plates water-stained, some foxing and browning, original blind-stamped cloth, recased, slightly faded and rubbed, gilt spines, rubbed and faded, rebacked with the original spines laid down, edges uncut, housed in a modern slip-case, [Ferguson 4406], 8vo, 1846; The Narrow Escape Rear Admiral J. Lort Stokes, F.R.G.S Had of His Life When Lieutenant in H.M.S. Beagle, Discovering the Victoria River in North West Australia, 1839, printed pamphlet, title and 11pp., title foxed, unbound, [Ferguson 16287; not in the British Library], 8vo, Haverfordwest, Printed at the "Potter's Newspaper" Office, 1870 § Account for Printing and Publishing Capt J Lort Stokes' Discoveries in Australia 2 Oct. 8vo by T & W Boone, manuscript, 3pp., sm. 4to, [c. 1845]; and a small quantity of material relating to Stokes, FitzRoy etc., including: part II of FitzRoy's Sailing Directions for South America, 1848; autograph manuscript note initialled "L.S.", by Louis Samson son-in-law of Stokes, "At the request of Admiral Stokes I attended the unveiling of Darwin's Statue by (I think) Huxley at the S. Kensington Musem in May or June 1885. His serious illness prevented the Admiral from doing so. L.S.", modern manuscript biographical note appended, and other manuscript notes by Louis Samson newspaper cuttings etc., v.s., v.d. (qty). *** Darwin's cabin mate on HMS Beagle. "In 1831 Stokes was reappointed to the Beagle as mate and assistant surveyor for a continuance of the South American survey under Commander Robert FitzRoy - the voyage that was to become renowned for its association with Charles Darwin. On it Stokes and Darwin formed a close and enduring friendship. In small ships on prolonged and remote service, personalities can grate and alliances founder, but in the cramped space of the Beagle's cabin, the chairs of Darwin and Stokes always remained side by side." - Marsdern Hordern. Mariners are Warned! John Lort Stokes and H.M.S. Beagle in Australia 1837-1843, Melbourne University Press, 1989. Includes a copy of The Narrow Escape, an account of being attacked by a native of New Holland, "Mr. Stokes proceeded on shore to take sights at ab