10-30-201610-30-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2950BBoston
October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Cook, James (1728-1779) & James King (1750-1784) A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Cook, James (1728-1779) & James King (1750-1784) A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. New York: by Tiebout and O'Brien for Benjamin Gomez, 1796. Octavo, four volumes, worn contemporary sheep, large map in volume one torn away with only a small scrap remaining, illustrated throughout, staining and foxing throughout, 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (4)
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $600-800


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Keywords

James King, David Spinney, Benjamin Gomez