[HAKLUYT, Richard (?1552-1616). The Principall Nauigations, Voiages and Discoueries of the English Nation, London: G. Bishop and R. Newberie, 1589]. 2° (280 x 186mm), woodcut initials and a few headpieces (lacks title, lower margins affected by damp and with loss of text at beginning and end, Yy1 and 4E7 defective, browning and staining). Boards (upper hinge worn). Provenance: Thomas Edward Watson (bookplate and a letter to him from James Tregaskis the bookseller; by descent to the present owners). FIRST EDITION. 'The famous voyage of Sir Francis Drake' is present here in its correct place, but occupies only five leaves (and apparently complete) instead of six as called for by STC 12625; Sabin 29594. Sold not subject to return.