The Explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific As Told By Selections of His Own Journals 1768-1779
Published by The Heritage Press [c.1950s-70s], New York, 1950
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA)
AbeBooks seller since April 1, 2003
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 35.00
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The journals of British Royal Navy Captain James Cook provide detail about the three voyages made by him as he and his crews explored the Pacific Ocean in the late 18th century. This deluxe Heritage Press edition features maps of the Pacific before (front) and after (rear) Cook's voyages at endpapers. With illustrations by Geoffrey C. Ingleton. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. XI: 22). --- In tweed-look paper-covered boards, backed in tan leatherette. Gilt-stamped titling on brown spine block. Interior leaves in buff color; slipcase covered in tan paper. No date appears in volume, possibly published c.1950s-70s. --- With small spots of soiling to a handful of leaves, otherwise a bright, tightly-bound copy lacking additional apparent damages. Slipcase with minor rubbing and small tears to paper covering, is structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; xvii, [2], 292 pages.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific As Told By Selections of His Own Journals 1768-1779
- Author
- COOK, Captain James; PRICE, A. Grenfell (editor)
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press [c.1950s-70s], New York
- Publication year
- 1950
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- >>Illustrated Classics, >>Travel / Exploration / Adventure
Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA)
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