SKU: 2167463938

[DUNCAN, Francis]. A Description of the Island of St. Helena; Containing Observations On Its Singular Structure and Formation and an Account of Its Climate, Natural History, and Inhabitants.

Sale price$1575.00 Regular price$1750.00
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $437.50 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 17 - Aug 22

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

[DUNCAN, Francis]. A Description of the Island of St. Helena; Containing Observations On Its Singular Structure and Formation and an Account of Its Climate, Natural History, and Inhabitants.The first Monograph in Book Form on Saint Helena [DUNCAN, Francis]. A Description of the Island of St. Helena; Containing Observations On Its Singular Structure and Formation and an Account of Its Climate, Natural History, and Inhabitants. London: R. Phillips. 1805. Small 8vo. Recent half calf over marbled boards, spine with raised bands and with gilt stamped lettering piece; pp. xxiv, 239, two engraved folding plates on stiff paper (one bound as

The first Monograph in Book Form on Saint Helena

[DUNCAN, Francis]. A Description of the Island of St. Helena; Containing Observations On Its Singular Structure and Formation and an Account of Its Climate, Natural History, and Inhabitants. London: R. Phillips. 1805.

Small 8vo. Recent half-calf over marbled boards, spine with raised bands and with gilt-stamped lettering-piece; pp. xxiv, 239, two engraved folding plates on stiff paper (one bound as frontispiece); first folding plate with minor restorations, one leaf with marginal flaw, not affecting text, a few wormholes; a little toning or spotting.

First edition, very rare, of the first and anonymous monograph on the South Atlantic Island, attributed to Francis Duncan, M. D., by Philip Gosse.

Gosse lists two earlier works on the island, a 1673 German 8-page pamphlet on the Dutch taking possession, and an imaginary Voyage to the Moon from St. Helena by Flight of Geese of 1801. The British Critic, Volume 26, of 1805 confirms this first, in reviewing the book. 'There is no separate account of this extraordinary island, so important and so interesting to navigators to and from the East, this will be to many a very acceptable manual' (p. 575f). 'The first book solely about St Helena, A Description of the Island of St. Helena … (1805), was published anonymously by surgeon Francis Duncan' (Benson, Encyclopaedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English, not paginated section).

See Philip Gosse, St. Helena, 1502-1938, p. 434.

SKU: 2105535

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 2167463938

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.4 ★★★★★
Based on 10 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
L
Verified Purchase
Lane G.
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
KONG; consistently sturdy!
Color: bone, Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
This toy is small enough for my 11 pound puppy and he loves it. It's also sturdy enough (as KONG products always are) to withstand his terrier jaws and ability to destroy most toys in under 5 minutes. Keeps him busy for hours.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2025
P
Verified Purchase
Paula
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Tough reliable quality
Color: bone, Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
My dogs love these. Quality is good. You can put small treats in them for short activity.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
Mary Kelleher
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Durable
Color: bone, Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Perfect chew toy for my cat that thinks it’s a dog
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
sec682
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 4
Wears out more quickly than standard versions
Color: bone, Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1), Color: bone, Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
While my puppy loved this bone and it was a good starter toy, it didn't last long. Our lab puppy loves to chew - especially when we stuffed the ends on this bone. After about 1.5 months of moderate use, she ended up chewing off and swallowing a small chunk of this bone, which she thankfully passed without issue. The material of this bone is intentionally softer than other kong toys, so it breaks down easier, and you will need to inspect it for wear more frequently. We have since upgraded to the large super chewer version for her, and she still loves it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025
J
Verified Purchase
J Kowlessar
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Teething proof!
Color: bone, Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)
My 9 month old mini dachshund loves this bone. Holds up impeccably. Great price. Thank you Kong!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026

recommand products