Antique Print of the Austrian Frigate 'Novara'

Antique print titled 'The Austrian Frigate 'Novara' off the Island of St. Paul'. Print of the Austrian frigate 'Novara' near the island of Saint Paul. Joined by seven eminent natural scientists, including Karl von Scherzer (1821–1903), the Austrian naval expedition of 1857–1859 was remarkable for its globe-spanning scale. During the course of the voyage, the naturalists collected an abundance of samples which contributed to several scientific discoveries, including the isolation of cocaine in its pure form. Some of the investigations also revolutionised knowledge in such fields as geology, oceanography, hydrography and geomagnetism, and are still being studied by modern-day researchers.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning, minor wear. Blank verso, please study image carefully.

Date: c.1860

Overall size: 21 x 29 cm.