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1799101564London: A. Hamilton for G. G. and J. Robinson J. Edwards and T. Payne. 1799. First thus two text volumes quarto later half-leather binding with gilt title labels and raised bands spines cloth sides Vol. I: pp. x lvi 539; Vol. II: pp. viii 531 plus index and errata page pp xiii. Engraved frontis portrait plate of La Perouse by Heath in first volume light water stain to upper plate and title page all edges untrimmed some unopened at top edge very light scattered foxing mostly to title pages minor scuffs to leather spine. The two text volumes without the Atlas volume complete and unabridged. Very good condition. The first quarto unabridged and "best edition" in English. A translation of La Perouse's scientific voyage around the world which departed France in 1785 and visited Chile and Hawaii Alaska California Japan Russia the South Pacific and Australia visiting Botany Bay in 1788 before sailing on and eventually discovered to have been wrecked in the Solomon Islands. A landmark work of exploration. 1st thus. Half leather. A. Hamilton for G. G. and J. Robinson, J. Edwards and T. Payne, hardcover
2011H048095--ParCambridge University Press. FREE U.K. Shipping. FAMILY Business. FIRST Class Service. Full refund if not totally satisfied. 2011 Paperback edition. excellent condition. Volume 2. Book is heavy and will incur a postal surcharge outside of the U.K. . Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 2011. Cambridge University Press paperback
1968208132Amsterdam. Nico Israel. 1968. 4to. 539547pp. Publisher's mylar djs on text volumes. Sl.discolouration to the spine of the atlas volume. Scarce. Bibliotheca Australiana nos. 27 28 & 29 Facsimile re-issue of the London edition of 1799. An interesting French perspective on the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Amsterdam. Nico Israel. unknown
17988611<p><strong>First visit of a foreigner to missionary establishments in Upper California</strong></p><p>3 volumes. Octavo 8½x5 inches. Pp. x 2 532 x 498 viii 466 1-60 Tables. 42 copper-engraved maps views charts and specimens mostly folding. Full brown calf gilt & blind rules on spines black leather spine labels. Volume I rebacked to match with original spine label and new endpapers. Bookplates on inner covers of volumes II and III. Early inked signature on each title page crossed out ink on verso of titles. Front hinges of volumes II and III broken but attached rear hinges starting. General wear to edges and corners. Most maps and plates foxed or toned small closed tear to p.477-78 of Volume II with remnants of old repair folding frontis plate in volume III with early paper reinforcement on the verso of one fold. Overall a very good set. Collated complete.</p><p>First English edition. "There are three separate translations into English from the original French of which two this one published by Johnson and another one published by Stockdale appeared in the same year 1798. Johnson's was issued slightly earlier. Both of these 1798 editions are abridged. In both first English printings the number of maps were reduced "Stockdale's edition reproduced only fifty-one of the original plates and Johnson's edition only forty-two" Hill. La Perouse sailed to the Pacific and the west coast of North America to examine regions not explored by Cook; to seek the famous Northwest Passage; to obtain information about the fur trade and the Spanish settlements in California; to make scientific observations; and to promote French enterprise in the region. He made valuable contributions to the history of geographical discovery particularly in regard to the American coast. He sent his dispatches from Kamchatka and Botany Bay. After leaving Botany Bay his expedition disappeared and his ships' wrecks were not discovered for another 39 years on one of the Santa Cruz Islands. Hill <em>Collection of Pacific Voyages</em>: p. 974.</p> Printed for J. Johnson, St. Paul’s Church Yard hardcover
138579917X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
196850398Amsterdam and New York: N. Israel and Da Capo Press 1968. Later printing. Hardcover. Very good condition. Quarto. 25391; 253117pp. Index. Plus facsimiles of the original 1799 title pages and 56 facsimile pages of the original prefaces and introductions. Publisher's mylar dust jackets. Faux vellum boards with gilt lettered blue labels on front covers and spines.<br /> <br /> "Bibliotheca Australiana #27 and #28."<br /> <br /> The text is complete in two volumes but this set lacks the atlas volume and is priced accordingly. Mylar with wear small chips and tears some tears larger. N. Israel and Da Capo Press hardcover
117147234X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1385794992.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1385831642.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1171460058.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
196855058Amsterdam And NY: N. Israel and Da Capo Press. Near Fine. 1968. Hardcover. Two volume set; lacks atlas volume. Faux vellum gilt. Facsimile edition. Corners lightly bumped. Contents fine. The clear plastic DJs have some chips/tears. ; quarto . N. Israel and Da Capo Press hardcover
180021185London 1800. Very good overall. Copper engraving of two Tlingit women of the Pacific Northwest. Port des Francais is now known as Lituya Bay in southeast Alaska. The engraving depicts the women at the sea coast seated under trees wearing fur cloaks one viewed in profile each with lip plates or labrets. Engraved by Deeves after a drawing by Prior. From Voyage de La Perouse Autour du Monde. 4to 8x 10" paper; 6 1/4 x 8 1/2" image. unknown
