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Auction 104, Lot 723

"[Lot of 2] The Explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific [and] Voyages of the Columbia to the Northwest Coast", Various

Subject: History Books

Period: 1958-90 (published)

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The Explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific edited by A. Grenfell Price tells the story of Cook's three voyages by selections from his own journals. 292 pp., illustrated by Geoffrey C. Ingleton. The Heritage Press, NY, nd (ca. 1958). Hardbound in publisher's slipcase (8 x 11"). Voyages of the Columbia to the Northwest Coast 1787-1790 & 1790-1793, edited by Frederic W. Howay. The bravery and courage of the explorers on the two remarkable voyages of the Columbia is told through the logs and narratives of Haswell, Boit and Hoskin. Further enriched by other documents including Congressional records, letters, instructions, the annotations of the author and a good selection of tables, view and maps. Reprint of the original 1941 edition, introduction, 518 pp., index. Hardbound with dust jacket (6.5 X 10").

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Condition: A

First with worn slipcase, else very good. Second very good.

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Closed on 9/10/2003

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