Beals Herbert Et Al (8 results)

1st edn. Tall 8vo. Original gilt decorated blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (VG). Pp. x + 404, with b&w illus (no inscriptions).

1st edition. Royal 8vo. [x] + 404pp. B/w. illustrations, maps. Original navy cloth with gilt device to upper board and gilt lettering to spine. Blue d/w. lettered in black, mark to upper wrapp., some slight wear to edges. Hakluyt Society Third Series, No.18. ISBN 0904180905 US$18.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. with tipped in corrigenda. Series III, volume 18. This book may require a freight adjustment.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Usual Navy blue cloth with title and ship decoration in gilt. Boards very clean with no obvious wear. text very clean. Jacket a little faded in places Heavy book, will incur some extra postage (at cost) outside the UK.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book 18 of 36: Hakluyt Society, Third Series; dj in mylar; navy c w/gilt spine titles; 404 clean, unmarked pages. an annotated compilation of four previously unpublished journals documenting maritime exploration, scientific surveys, and hazardous journeys: 1775 Journal of Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra: Describes a Spanish expedition northward along the Pacific coast of North America, recording challenges, attacks, and coastal discoveries.1827 Journal of Commander Pringle Stokes (HMS Beagle): Records the survey of the Straits of Magellan, documenting dangerous weather conditions in the western part of the strait.1828-1831 Journal of Midshipman Joseph Henry Kay (HMS Chanticleer): A diary of a scientific voyage to the South Atlantic and Antarctica to determine the shape of the Earth, including observations near Cape Horn and Deception Island.1873-1874 Diary of Jacob Wainwright: Records the transportation of Dr. David Livingstone's body to the coast of Africa. 50 figures & 11 maps (illustrator). …

Super octavo hardcover (Near FINE) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

London, Hakluyt Society, 2007. En 4º (250 x 180)mm. x-404 pp., numerosas ilustraciones. Encuadernación en tela editorial con camisa. Textos anotados e introducciones biográficas e históricas de cuatro cuadernos de viaje previamente no publicados escritos entre 1775-1874. El primero es un relato de una expedición española enviada desde México para explorar la costa noroeste de América en 1775, la segunda una cuenta de una operación de levantamiento en el Estrecho de Magallanes en 1827. El tercer elemento es el diario de un viaje de 1828-1831 de formular observaciones en el Atlántico Sur para determinar la forma de la Tierra y para determinar las longitudes de varios puertos. El texto final es el notable registro, por el esclavo africano liberado, Joseph Wainwright, de cómo se llevó el cuerpo de David Livingstone de vuelta a la costa de África. 250x180mm. (9¾x7").…

Hakluyt Society, Third Series. No. 18. Illustrations and maps. 4to. Gilt blue cloth with dust jacket. x, 404pp. London, Ashgate for the Hakluyt Society.