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

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Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA)

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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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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
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