THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
[COOK, Capt. James (1728-1779)]. [FIRST VOYAGE]. -- HAWKESWORTH, John. Cartes et Figures des Voyages Entrepris par Ordre de sa Majesté Britannique... Paris: Nyon and Mérigot, 1774.
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[COOK, Capt. James (1728-1779)]. [FIRST VOYAGE]. -- HAWKESWORTH, John. Cartes et Figures des Voyages Entrepris par Ordre de sa Majesté Britannique... Paris: Nyon and Mérigot, 1774.
Atlas volume only, 4o (253 x 197 mm). Letterpress half-title, title and 51 (of 52) engraved plates, many double-page or folding (lacks plate 2 for vol. I, some light spotting, few small marginal tears). Contemporary French quarter calf, spine gilt (a bit rubbed).
A fine set of plates from the first French edition. See Mitchell Library Cook 659-660.
Atlas volume only, 4
A fine set of plates from the first French edition. See Mitchell Library Cook 659-660.