A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean 3 volumes maps and engravings
by James Cook; James King
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Clean pages, solid binding with
- Seller
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Slingerlands, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: W A Strahan; H Hughs; G Nilol; T Cadell, 1784. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean pages, solid binding with . A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean undertaken by the Command of His Majesty for making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780. Volumes I and II written by Captain James Cook, Volume III written by James King. Volume I is the 1st edition published by W A Strahan for G Nicol and T Cadell in 1784, Volume II and III are the 2nd edition published by H Hughs for G Nicol and T Cadell in 1785. The true 1st of Volume I is exceptionally rare. Does not include atlas sold separately mentioned in total list of plates in volume I.Volume I - 421 pages with 8 plates of varying sizes including full foldout engravingsVolume II - 548 pages with 11 plates including foldout engravingsVolume III - 556 pages including appendix with 6 plates including foldout engravingsClean pages, solid binding with volume I having hinge repair, boards show rub wear and light bumping
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Details
- Bookseller
- HGG Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- cookpacificocean
- Title
- A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean 3 volumes maps and engravings
- Author
- James Cook; James King
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Clean pages, solid binding with
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- W A Strahan; H Hughs; G Nilol; T Cadell
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1784
- Weight
- 11.38 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
HGG Books
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Slingerlands, New York
About HGG Books
Antiquarian and collectible bookseller specializing in illustrated and art books. We handle both older and modern books, but all are considered to have artistic value.
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- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- 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...