(TRAVEL) Vancouver George A Voyage of Discovery to the North

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(TRAVEL.) Vancouver, George. A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and Round the World. 2 folding maps (the North American map supplied in facsimile only), 17 folding plates (some with imprint lines cropped). 6 volumes. 8vo, contemporary mottled calf, moderate wear, attractively rebacked, lower joints starting on Volume I only; minor foxing, both maps with short closed tears at intersection of folds; partially erased signature on first title page. London, 1801

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Second edition, revised. Vancouver had served on Cook's final two voyages before leading this important expedition, which charted new territory in present-day Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and British Columbia, in addition to the South Pacific. Forbes 335; Hill 1754; Howes V23; Sabin 98444.