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Title: The Journals of Captain James Cook on His Voyages of Discovery Author: Cook, James Place: Cambridge Publisher: University Press / Hakluyt Society Date: 1967-1974 Description: 6 volumes, including "Charts & Views" portfolio volume. All from the Hakluyt Society Second Series and part of the Extra Series, Vols. 34-37. Edited by J. C. Beaglehole. Illustrated with numerous plates from paintings (some in color), facsimile documents (1 folding) and maps (6 folding), charts (8 folding), ship plans (2 folding), drawings, sketches (9 folding), etc. Charts & Views volume with 58 full-page map charts and views (20 folding including 1 large world map showing Cook's sea routes). Text volumes thick octavo, original dark blue cloth, stamped in gilt, jackets; Charts & Views volume 39x25 cm (15x9¾"), portfolio of loose plates inside original cloth chemise with ribbon ties. Captain Cook's famous travel journals and a biography on Captain Cook. Includes: Vol. I: The Voyage of the Endeavour, 1768-1771. (1968). Vol. II: The Voyage of the Resolution and Adventure, 1772-1775. (1969). Vol. III, parts 1 & 2: The Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery, 1776-1780. (1967). Vol. IV: The Life of Captain James Cook by J. C. Beaglehole. (1974). Portfolio Vol.: Charts & Views, Drawn by Cook and His Officers and Reproduced from the Original Manuscripts, edited by R. A. Skelton. (1969). Volumes I and II are reprints with added addenda and corrigenda, the others are first printings. Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear to chemise of Charts & Views, occasional bit of light edgewear to jackets, a few mild corner bumps; else fine. Item number: 289864