A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. Complete 5 volume set


By: Burney, James

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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)

Title: A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean. Complete 5 volume set

Author Name: Burney, James

Edition: First Limited Edition

Location Published: London, Luke Hansard: 1803

Binding: Half-Leather

Book Condition: Good

Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall

Type: Book

Categories: Travel and Exploration, South Pacific, History

Seller ID: 009982