A Voyage To The Pacific Ocean By Captain James Cook Volume 1 1793 Rare Drawings
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20591661 | Year Printed: 1793 |
| Original/Facsimile: Original | Author: Captain James Cook |
| Language: English | Subject: Exploration & Travel |
Details:
- Captain James Cook was an explorer, navigator, cartographer and captain in the British Royal Navy in the late 18th Century.
-Captain Cook was one of the most famous explorers of all time. This edition was published 14 years after his life came to a brutal end when he was stabbed to death on the shores of Hawaii. This book serves with its beautiful plates, captures the essence of the people he faced during his expeditions.
-This book is volume 1 in a se...t of 4. The other books are hard to find and extremely rare, especially in a condition as good as this. There is no writing or text written on the pages except for the name "John Webb's Book" written on the title pages.
-This book measures 8" inches in height by 5" inches in width and features an original thick octavo binding
-The book contains 370 pages of text and illustrations (No missing pages or plates) as well as a large fold out map in good condition. The map has heavy foxing with very fragile hinges but is well overall. The spine has been rebacked and is in great condition.
- Captain James Cook was an explorer, navigator, cartographer and captain in the British Royal Navy in the late 18th Century.
-Captain Cook was one of the most famous explorers of all time. This edition was published 14 years after his life came to a brutal end when he was stabbed to death on the shores of Hawaii. This book serves with its beautiful plates, captures the essence of the people he faced during his expeditions.
-This book is volume 1 in a se...t of 4. The other books are hard to find and extremely rare, especially in a condition as good as this. There is no writing or text written on the pages except for the name "John Webb's Book" written on the title pages.
-This book measures 8" inches in height by 5" inches in width and features an original thick octavo binding
-The book contains 370 pages of text and illustrations (No missing pages or plates) as well as a large fold out map in good condition. The map has heavy foxing with very fragile hinges but is well overall. The spine has been rebacked and is in great condition.
