The Journal of HMS Resolution, 1772-1775 Copy 226 of only 500 Copies

Cook, Captain James

Published by Guildford, Genesis Publications Limited, and Sydney, Hedley Fine Art Books, Guildford, Surrey, 1981

About this Item

Comprises a facsimile reproduction of the British Library's copy of Cook's manuscript journal. Preface by Earl Mountbatten. Comprises lengthy introductory essays and a closing essay, 'The Forsters' Fishes'. Half leather and cloth; spine tooled and lettered in gilt; front board stamped in gilt with a pictorial design showing the 'Resolution'; all edges gilt. Five raised bands. Marbled endpapers. A very fine unmarred copy. Number 226 of a limited 500 copies. Thus.

Seller Inventory # 044852

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Journal of HMS Resolution, 1772-1775 Copy 226 of only 500 Copies
• Publisher: Guildford, Genesis Publications Limited, and Sydney, Hedley Fine Art Books, Guildford, Surrey
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
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