Description: A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook. With an Account of his Life, During the Previous and Intervening Periods. By Andrew Kipnis and printed in Boston by N.H. Whitaker. 1828, 2 volumes, 205 and 209 pp, 5.75” x 3.75”, 12mo, hardcover original boards. As-is, with both front boards essentially detached. Rubbing and wear to boards, primarily along edges and corners. Rubbing and loss to leather on spine. Text blocks remain bound well, with some end pages disbound with boards. Light markings, inscriptions, and marginalia. Some staining to edges of some pages. Includes a handful of small black-and-white sketches. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce printing, originally published in Boston in 1797. An account of the voyages of British Captain James Cook (1728-1779), who was killed on his third voyage around the world after a fight with Native Hawaiians. A great set for restoration. COLH1828DKLX-0424-aj1447
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Andrew Kipnis
Region: North America
Publisher: N.H. Whitaker
Topic: Travel
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1828
