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Cook. The Journals of Captain James Cook on his voyages of discovery. 1968-1967-1974. 6 volumes and 3 pamphlets

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COOK, CAPTAIN JAMES

The journals of Captain James Cook on his voyages of discovery. Edited by J.C. Beaglehole. Cambridge: for the Hakluyt Society, 1968-1967-1969

Mixed edition, text: 3 volumes in 4, 8vo (232 x 153), plates and maps, original blue cloth, dust-jackets, minor staining to dust-jacket of volume 2 part 2, atlas: folio (382 x 250mm.), list of illustrations, 58 charts and views, loose and issued in original blue cloth portfolio, dust-jacket

WITH:
Beaglehole, John Cawte. The life of Captain James Cook. London: Hakluyt Society, 1974, 8vo, plates and charts, original blue cloth, dust-jacket, [Rosove 28.B1, "Uncommon"]
Addenda and Corrigenda to Volume I: The Voyage of the Endeavour, 1768-1771. Cambridge: Published for the Hakluyt Society, 1968, 8vo, blue wrappers [Rosove 78-2.A1]
Addenda and Corrigenda to Volume II: The Voyage of the Resolution and Adventure, 1772-1775, Cambridge: Published for the University Press, 1969, 8vo, light green wrappers, [Rosove 78-4.A1]
Cook and the Russians: An Addendum to the Hakluyt Society's Edition of the Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery, 1776-1780, London: Published by the Hakluyt Society, 1973, 8vo, blue wrappers, last leaf blank, [Rosove 78-6.A1]
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A good collection.

LITERATURE:
Rosove 78-1.A2; 78-3.A2; 78-5.A1; 79-1.A2

Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Property of a Gentleman

COOK, CAPTAIN JAMES

The journals of Captain James Cook on his voyages of discovery. Edited by J.C. Beaglehole. Cambridge: for the Hakluyt Society, 1968-1967-1969

Mixed edition, text: 3 volumes in 4, 8vo (232 x 153), plates and maps, original blue cloth, dust-jackets, minor staining to dust-jacket of volume 2 part 2, atlas: folio (382 x 250mm.), list of illustrations, 58 charts and views, loose and issued in original blue cloth portfolio, dust-jacket

WITH:
Beaglehole, John Cawte. The life of Captain James Cook. London: Hakluyt Society, 1974, 8vo, plates and charts, original blue cloth, dust-jacket, [Rosove 28.B1, "Uncommon"]
Addenda and Corrigenda to Volume I: The Voyage of the Endeavour, 1768-1771. Cambridge: Published for the Hakluyt Society, 1968, 8vo, blue wrappers [Rosove 78-2.A1]
Addenda and Corrigenda to Volume II: The Voyage of the Resolution and Adventure, 1772-1775, Cambridge: Published for the University Press, 1969, 8vo, light green wrappers, [Rosove 78-4.A1]
Cook and the Russians: An Addendum to the Hakluyt Society's Edition of the Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery, 1776-1780, London: Published by the Hakluyt Society, 1973, 8vo, blue wrappers, last leaf blank, [Rosove 78-6.A1]
(9)

A good collection.

LITERATURE:
Rosove 78-1.A2; 78-3.A2; 78-5.A1; 79-1.A2

Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

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