Bidspirit auction | 1785-86 VOYAGE OF CAPTAIN COOK

1785-86 VOYAGE OF CAPTAIN COOK 4 VOLS ILLUSTRATED W/ 48 PLATES ANTIQUE ENGLISH - Cook (James). A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean; Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere: Performed under the Direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 4 volumes, 3rd abridged edition (volume I, 2nd edition; volumes II-IV 1st editions) London: John Fielding (volumes I, III-IV) and Scatcherd & Whitaker and C. Stalker (volume II); 1785-86 engraved portrait frontispiece to volume I, 48 engraved plates, 2 folding charts (complete), some light offsetting, bookplate of Sheffield Airey Neave (1879-1961, entomologist) Original tree calf volumes I & III upper covers detached, spines lacking most labels 8vo: 5 1/4 by 8 1/2” Sabin 16251. Text in English. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.