Illustrations to Cook's Voyages
London. 8vo. Hardcover. A collection of126 plates by various engravers assembled from Cook's first and three voyages. Many published by Alex. Hogg. Missing the title page, probably published in the late 1770s. Some plates trimmed at the fore edge. Contemporary boards, early rebacked half calf. Possibly Mitchell #544 (Cook bibliography, or could be the plates volume from an 8vo set. Importantly contains iconic plates of the kangaroo, Maori chiefs, Tahitian scenes, etc. Good. Item #017558
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