George Keate - An Account Of The Pelew Islands - 1788

FIRST EDITION. "Situated In The Western Part of The Pacific Ocean" In lovely condition with all plates present. Half-leather over green cloth boards. Contrasting morocco gilt titles, raised bands, gilt panel vignettes to spine. xxvii, [1] , 378, [1] pages Frontispiece portrait plate. 7 full-page plates with tissue-guards. 7 full-page illustrations with tissue-guards. 1 panorama fold-out plate. 1 fold-out map [32 x 59 cm] . "Keates' narrative of the shipwreck of the Antelope off the hitherto unexplored Pelew Islands in 1783 includes a full and interesting description of the manners and customs of the islanders. Constructing a small ship from the wreckage, the crew managed to reach Macao, and eventually arrived safely in England. They took with them Prince Lee Boo, one of the King's sons, but he unfortunately died of smallpox. " A very lovely copy. Shipped and insured [courier liability] by recorded delivery. Shipping through DHL Express. N. B. Remote Areas and Island Destinations incur additional shipping costs of €19. 50. Please do not bid unless you are prepared to accept this condition.