A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. Complete 5 volume set
by Burney, James
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- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
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Lower Hutt, Auckland, New Zealand
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About This Item
London: Luke Hansard, 1803. Book. Good. Half-Leather. First Limited Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Printed by Luke Hansard 1803-1817, and sold by G. and W. Nicol; G. and J. Robinson; J. Robson; T. Payne; and Cadell and Davies [vol. I; booksellers for volumes II, II, IV and V vary]. 285mm x 235mm. Rebacked in half leather bindings with marbled boards. Ex-library Christchurch Boys High School with bookplates and stamps. Vol I and III with wormholes which have been professionally repaired with Japanese tissue paper. James Burney (1750 - 1821) was an English rear-admiral, who accompanied Captain Cook on his last two voyages. The most important general history of early South Sea discoveries containing practically everything of importance on the subject. (Hill).
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- Tinakori Books (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009982
- Title
- A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. Complete 5 volume set
- Author
- Burney, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Luke Hansard
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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