Le Cook de la Jeunesse, ou Extrait des Voyages le plus Recens dans les Regions les Plus Eloignees. Suivi de l'Abrege de la vie du Capitaine Cook, par M. le Capitaine B**.
Paris: (None listed), 1808. Hardcover. Capitaine B** is J.P. Berenger, who began publishing an abridged collection of world voyages, including Cook's, in 1790 (Beddie 41, 70 & 2903), although they list the binder's title as "Cook de la Jeunes". The spine labels of this copy read "Cook de la Jeunesse". 2 volumes, sml. 8vo, viii, 184pp, 2 long folding plates of the walrus hunt & human sacrifice in Tahiti (&) (4) 153pp, (blank) (3) (blank), 1 long folding plate of Maori canoe. OCLC:494590938 cites only one copy in Lyons, France; Gumuchian 185. Original half green gilt & decorated calf & speckled papered boards, red title label. Slt. rubbed at corners & spine tips. Overall, a charming set in very good condition. Very good. Item #15067
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