Item #6704 The Journal of H.M.S. Resolution 1772-1775. James Cook.

The Journal of H.M.S. Resolution 1772-1775.

London: Genesis Publ, 1981. Limited edition. Hardcover. A sumptuous production, a facsimile of Cook's own log of his second voyage, during which he was the first to cross the Antarctic Circle. A valuable reference work to world exploration. Number 276 of 500 copies. Sml. folio, 866pp, frontis & 12 pp ills (5 tipped-in in color) & ills. and maps in text. Includes 138pp of descriptive text including biographies of some of the crew. Half red morocco gilt, marbled endpapers & slipcase, thick & imposing, fine condition. Item #6704

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