Bibliography of Captain James Cook, R.N., F.R.S., Circumnavigator
by Beddie, M. K
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine condition/Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0724099999
- ISBN 13
- 9780724099993
- Seller
-
Henderson, Nevada, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Sydney: Council of the Library of New South Wales, 1970. Appears unread. Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp -- apparently never read. Second edition, revised and "enormously extended." 4,808 entries. Describes printed accounts of the voyages, books and articles about the voyages, charts, portraits, pictures, manuscripts, and more related to Cook and his associates. Many long annotations. Includes Errata. Addenda. Index. Bound in the original silver-stamped blue cloth. From the dust jacket: "Of the first edition (1928) of the BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK D. H. Borchardt wrote in his AUSTRALIAN BIBLIOGRAPHY in 1963 'this is probably the most comprehensive bibliography even today.' This second edition has been fully revised and enormously extended, to make it by far the outstanding guide to sources of information on the great navigator. It lists, systematically and accurately, the great wealth of record, mainly in Australia, relating to Cook, his voyages, and his associates. It covers manuscripts, books, charts, portraits, pictures, medals and even relics. A full index is provided. This edition has been published by the Council of the Library of New South Wales to mark the bicentenary of Captain Cook's discovery of the cast coast of Australia, and as a continuing memorial to the man himself.". Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged. Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xvi, 894pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- About Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 018472
- Title
- Bibliography of Captain James Cook, R.N., F.R.S., Circumnavigator
- Author
- Beddie, M. K
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Jacket Condition
- Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged
- ISBN 10
- 0724099999
- ISBN 13
- 9780724099993
- Publisher
- Council of the Library of New South Wales
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 1970
- Bookseller catalogs
- Transportation / Railroads / Ships / Maritime; Book Collecting / References for Book Collectors;
- Size
- 8vo. xvi, 894pp
Terms of Sale
About Books
Please add 8.375% sales tax for any order sent to a Nevada address (unless you have provided an official resale or tax exemption certificate). All items are guaranteed as described. We take pride in our book descriptions. Every item is meticulously examined so that condition and edition are listed as accurately as possible. We strive to provide pertinent bibliographical details. In addition, our listings frequently include content summaries, details on provenance, and/or biographical notes on the author. Our descriptions are protected by copyright, and unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted. We always take the time necessary to carefully package your order so that it arrives safely and securely. Shipping cost estimates are based on an average size book and are intended to cover only our actual expenses. If your order includes multiple volumes, oversize, heavy, or valuable items, we may contact you to request authorization for additional postage. RETURNS: If not as described, your order is returnable within 10 days of receipt. Prior notice is requested and appreciated. Returns must be securely packaged and arrive here safely. A full refund will be issued if the return is attributable to a mistake on our part; otherwise shipping costs are not refundable.
About the Seller
About Books
Biblio member since 2008
Henderson, Nevada
About About Books
About Books (Genny and Michael Winne, proprietors, formerly of Parsippany, New Jersey) has been selling rare and OP books since 1985. Besides book fairs and mail-order catalogues, long-time collectors and dealers will remember our lengthy For Sale ads in the Antiquarian Bookman and similar magazines. Our inventory of over 40,000 volumes is especially strong in the specialties listed, but contains fine books in a variety of other fields as well. Because most of our books are stored in protective boxes, rather than on shelves, they cannot be viewed as a whole. If you wish to visit us to examine specific titles, please provide 24 hours notice and we will make them available for your inspection. Phone calls to (702) 750-2722 are welcome, but please, only between the hours of 8am and 10pm (west coast time).
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Remainder Mark
- Usually an ink marking of some sort which indicates that the book was designated a remainder. In most cases, it can be found on...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Crisp
- A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Errata
- Errata: aka Errata Slip A piece of paper either laid in to the book correcting errors found in the printed text after being...
This Book’s Categories
Collecting and Using City Directories
Don’t overlook that old city directory - it is priceless for authors, collectors who focus on specific cities, geneaology, and other niche interests. Learn more...
How to identify a rare book
There are several important points to keep in mind when trying to determine if a book can be considered "rare". Read here to learn more.Learn how to determine if a book is rare
