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VANCOUVER, George (1757-1798). Reisen nach dem nördlichen Theile der Südsee während der Jahre 1790 bis 1795. Berlin: Vossischen Buchhandlung, 1799-1800.
The first German edition of Vancouver’s voyage, published as vols 18 and 19 of Magazin von merkwürdigen neuen Reisebeschreibungen. This translation includes original notes and commentary by the naturalist Johann Herbst (1743-1807). Ferguson 300; Forbes 313; Howes V-23; cf. Lada-Mocarski 55; Tourville 4639; Wickersham 6604.
Two volumes, octavo (199 x 128mm). Engraved folding map, 2 engraved plates. Original quarter calf, edges red. Provenance: N. Schönmeyr (inscription) – Wessel & Lieberman Booksellers.
The first German edition of Vancouver’s voyage, published as vols 18 and 19 of Magazin von merkwürdigen neuen Reisebeschreibungen. This translation includes original notes and commentary by the naturalist Johann Herbst (1743-1807). Ferguson 300; Forbes 313; Howes V-23; cf. Lada-Mocarski 55; Tourville 4639; Wickersham 6604.
Two volumes, octavo (199 x 128mm). Engraved folding map, 2 engraved plates. Original quarter calf, edges red. Provenance: N. Schönmeyr (inscription) – Wessel & Lieberman Booksellers.