London, UK: Folio Society, 1998. First Edition Thus 2nd Printing. Decorative Cloth. As New/Fine Slipcase. 10 1/4" X 7. Denys Baker (maps). Contents. List of Illustrations, 8pp. Introduction. The Texts. 531 pp. plus: Further Reading, Glossary, Index. Blue illustrated cloth features gilt highlights on both spine and front panel, top edge dyed blue. Black slip case has slight wear on top. A beautiful book! Bookseller's Inventory # 230627.

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Bookseller: Lower Beverley Better Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000627
Title: Captain Cook's Voyages 1768-1779
Author: Williams, Glyndwr (Ed.)
Illustrator: Denys Baker (maps)
Format/Binding: Decorative Cloth
Book Condition: New
Jacket Condition: Fine Slipcase
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus 2nd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Folio Society
Place of Publication: London, UK
Date Published: 1998
Pages: 552
Size: 10 1/4" X 7
Weight: 1.21 lbs

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An online bookstore that just grew from a combination of a love of books, a desire to save them from landfill and an inability to bypass yard sales. A considerable percentage of my inventory is signed editions. I also take pride in my Canadiana catalogue.

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