Title:
“[Book with maps] A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and round the World, in which the Coast of North-West America has been Carefully Examined and Accurately Surveyed. ... in the Years 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795 ...”
Map Maker:
George Vancouver
Four 4to volumes: three text and one atlas. Atlas ... (full text available to subscribers)
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MapMaker: |
George Vancouver
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Subject: |
Canada & United States |
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Period/Size: |
1798 / 11.8" x 9.1" (30.0 x 23.2 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary calf, spines gilt; vol. 1 rebacked preserving original spine, repairs to joints, light wear to spine ends. Some browning and offsetting to plates and maps. A few short tears along folds of maps. (condition help) |
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References: |
Howes, W. V23; Sabin, J. 98443; Streeter (Sale) #3497 (this copy); Wagner, H. (NW) pp.239-50. |
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Sales Information |
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Offered by: |
Christie's Auctions |
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Catalog: |
The Frank S. Streeter Library: Important Navigation, Pacific Voyages, Cartography, Science (8513) |
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Lot/Item #: |
510 |
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Date: |
2007
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