ANSON, George, Baron (1697-1762). A Voyage round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. London: printed for the author, by John and Paul Knapton, 1748. 4° (281 x 230mm). 40 engraved plates, maps and charts only (of 42, lacks plates nos. 26 & 42, title tipped-in onto gutter of new front blank, some plates lightly waterstained in lower margin, affecting image of one plate, chart of map of Pacific Ocean cropped at upper margin, occasional spotting, soiling and one or two stains). Contemporary calf (lightly worn). FIRST EDITION. Sabin 1625. Sold not subject to return.