BURNEY, JAMES - A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. Complete 5 volume setLondon, Luke Hansard. 1803, First Limited Edition. Half-Leather, 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book, Printed by Luke Hansard 1803-1817, and sold by G. and W. Nicol; G. and J. Robinson; J. Robson; T. Payne; and Cadell and Davies [vol. I; booksellers for volumes II, II, IV and V vary]. 285mm x 235mm. Rebacked in half leather bindings with marbled boards. Ex-library Christchurch Boys High School with bookplates and stamps. Vol I and III with wormholes which have been professionally repaired with Japanese tissue paper. James Burney (1750 - 1821) was an English rear-admiral, who accompanied Captain Cook on his last two voyages. The most important general history of early South Sea discoveries containing practically everything of importance on the subject. (Hill). Good. USD 10000.00 [Appr.: EURO 8613 | £UK 7366.75 | JP¥ 1452238] Book number 009982is offered by:
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