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KOTZEBUE, Otto van (1787-1846). A Voyage of Discovery into the South Sea and Beering's Straits, for the purpose of exploring a North-East Passage. Translated from the German by H.E. Lloyd. London: for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1821.
3 volumes, 8o (209 x 130 mm). 8 hand-colored engraved plates, 1 line engraving and 7 maps and charts, some folding. Contemporary half calf (spines darkened slightly with a little wear).
One of two English translations from 1821 after the German original of the same year. The work records the second Russian expedition into the Pacific for scientific exploration. "The description of the northwest coast of America is a most important contribution... [It] contains a description of California and the earliest scientific account of the Golden Poppy, California's State flower, as well as detailed information on the local Indians and the exploits of the missionaries. A very important and much prized work" (Hill). Abbey Travel 596; Hill, pp. 165. (3)
3 volumes, 8o (209 x 130 mm). 8 hand-colored engraved plates, 1 line engraving and 7 maps and charts, some folding. Contemporary half calf (spines darkened slightly with a little wear).
One of two English translations from 1821 after the German original of the same year. The work records the second Russian expedition into the Pacific for scientific exploration. "The description of the northwest coast of America is a most important contribution... [It] contains a description of California and the earliest scientific account of the Golden Poppy, California's State flower, as well as detailed information on the local Indians and the exploits of the missionaries. A very important and much prized work" (Hill). Abbey Travel 596; Hill, pp. 165. (3)