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Cook, Captain James--[The Three Voyages],
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- comprising:
Hawkesworth, John. An Account of the Voyages undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Carteret, Captain Wallis and Captain Cook. London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1773, first edition, 3 volumes, 4to (310 x 243mm.), 52 engraved plates and plans, most folding, volume 1 with directions to the binder leaves, original boards, uncut, tear across Ooo1 (vol.1) repaired without loss, boards repaired and rebacked, some stains and wear
Cook, Captain James. A Voyage towards the South Pole and round the World. London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1777, first edition, 3 volumes (including atlas of plates), 4to (305 x 240mm.), engraved portrait and 63 plates, maps and plans, many folding or double-page, a few imprints cropped, folding table at end of volume 2, both text volumes inscribed on pastedown "Miles Barne. Bor. of Walter Ap.1777", volumes 1 and 2 in original boards, uncut, rebacked, separate volume of plates in recent boards to match
Cook, Captain James and Captain James King. A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. London: H. Hughs for G. Nicol and T. Cadell, 1785, second edition, 3 volumes text and atlas, together 4 volumes, 4to (323 x 240mm.) and folio (585 x 435mm.), 87 engraved plates and plans (24+63), folding table at end of volume 3 (3Y1), a1-2 (contents) in duplicate at end of volume 2, boards, uncut, very slight damp-marking at fore-edge of some leaves in vol.3
Together 10 volumes
Cook, Captain James. A Voyage towards the South Pole and round the World. London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1777, first edition, 3 volumes (including atlas of plates), 4to (305 x 240mm.), engraved portrait and 63 plates, maps and plans, many folding or double-page, a few imprints cropped, folding table at end of volume 2, both text volumes inscribed on pastedown "Miles Barne. Bor. of Walter Ap.1777", volumes 1 and 2 in original boards, uncut, rebacked, separate volume of plates in recent boards to match
Cook, Captain James and Captain James King. A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. London: H. Hughs for G. Nicol and T. Cadell, 1785, second edition, 3 volumes text and atlas, together 4 volumes, 4to (323 x 240mm.) and folio (585 x 435mm.), 87 engraved plates and plans (24+63), folding table at end of volume 3 (3Y1), a1-2 (contents) in duplicate at end of volume 2, boards, uncut, very slight damp-marking at fore-edge of some leaves in vol.3
Together 10 volumes
Literature
BCJC 648, 1216 and 1552; Hill, p.139, p.61 and pp.61-62 (for first edition)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."