The Voyages of Captain Cook.
by [Captain Cook] Rienits, Rex and Thea
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Langley, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London:: Paul Hamlyn,, 1968.. First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Near Fine copy in a Very Good plus clipped dust jacket with three closed, internally tape repaired edge tears. This volume features the Illustrated life of Cook through his travels; first voyage, 1768-1771, brief references to encounters with natives at Botany Bay, appearance, body decoration, weapons; Endeavour R. natives met, Cooks opinion quoted; third voyage, 1776-1780, Van Diemens Land natives (Adventure Bay), clothing and appearance, diet; plates include sketches made at Botany Bay (canoes, weapons, body markings), painted shield from Endeavour R., portraits of Adventure Bay natives.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gregor Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28316
- Title
- The Voyages of Captain Cook.
- Author
- [Captain Cook] Rienits, Rex and Thea
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Printing of the First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Paul Hamlyn,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1968.
- Keywords
- Exploration
Terms of Sale
Gregor Rare Books
All items are first US or UK printings unless otherwise noted. Signatures are guaranteed authentic. Items are subject to prior sale and returnable within 7 days of receipt if not as described. We accept all major credit cards and personal checks. Postage is extra. We ship Priority insured mail: $8.00 for the first item and $4.00 for each additional. International shipping will be billed at cost. Washington State residents will be charged 8.4% sales tax.
About the Seller
Gregor Rare Books
Biblio member since 2007
Langley, Washington
About Gregor Rare Books
Gregor Rare Books is an open shop in the beautiful waterfront village of Langley, WA on Whidbey Island. We offer a fine selection of Distinctive Literature in the First Edition. Our shop hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm pst.
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