BURNEY, JAMES. 1750-1821.
A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. London: Printed by Luke Hansard for G. and W. Nicol, 1803-1817.
A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. London: Printed by Luke Hansard for G. and W. Nicol, 1803-1817.
5 volumes. 4to (300 x 237 mm). 41 engraved maps and plates (16 folding), woodcut illustrations in text. Contemporary calf, gilt decorated spine with gilt-lettered black spine labels. Repairs to joints, scattered browning and staining.
FIRST EDITION of this important history of the exploration of the South Sea before Cook. Burney sailed with Cook as a Lieutenant on his second and third voyages, and was the commander of the Discovery after Cook's death. Here, he presents a compiled history of European discoveries in the Pacific, covering 250 years of voyages prior to Cook. Cox II, 497; Howes B-1002; Sabin 9387; Spence 217.
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A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. London: Printed by Luke Hansard for G. and W. Nicol, 1803-1817.
A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. London: Printed by Luke Hansard for G. and W. Nicol, 1803-1817.
5 volumes. 4to (300 x 237 mm). 41 engraved maps and plates (16 folding), woodcut illustrations in text. Contemporary calf, gilt decorated spine with gilt-lettered black spine labels. Repairs to joints, scattered browning and staining.
FIRST EDITION of this important history of the exploration of the South Sea before Cook. Burney sailed with Cook as a Lieutenant on his second and third voyages, and was the commander of the Discovery after Cook's death. Here, he presents a compiled history of European discoveries in the Pacific, covering 250 years of voyages prior to Cook. Cox II, 497; Howes B-1002; Sabin 9387; Spence 217.
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