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LOT 468

Lot 468

George Vancouver (1757-1798)

George Vancouver (1757-1798)
Lot 468 Details
George Vancouver (1757-1798)

A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY TO THE NORTH PACIFIC AND ROUND THE WORLD

six volumes, 8vo., the set with marbled end papers, full titles, a large fold out map, a fold out chart and 17 fold out etchings in half-calf marbled boards, the ribbed spines with applied labels, London, 'Printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly,' 1801
8.5 x 5.5 in — 21.6 x 14 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Ex Library of William Congreve Russell, armourial book plate.

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