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A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World Performed in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and adventure, in the Years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775 [2 Volume Set]
by Cook, J
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About This Item
W. Strahan ; T. Cadell 2 volume set in uniform contemporary full calf, with gilt titles to spine labels - including Vol. I & II. 1779 3rd ed. 4to. 2 volume set. Complete with 64 engraved plates, maps and charts. Volume 1: Frontis, xl, 378pp. 36 plates and charts. Plate 1 (Chart of the Southern Hemisphere) torn without loss. Volume 2: (vi), 396pp, 27 plates and charts. Bindings rubbed and cracked, heraldic bookplate of Benjamin Clay on front free end-papers in each volume. A pleasing set. A heavy set, additional postage will be required for tracked orders outside the UK. (q34)
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- Besleys Books
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- Title
- A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World Performed in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and adventure, in the Years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775 [2 Volume Set]
- Author
- Cook, J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- W. Strahan ; T. Cadell
- Date Published
- 1779
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Gilt
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- Cracked
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- Bookplate
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- Calf
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- Plate
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