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Keate, GeorgeAn account of the Pelew Islands, situated in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean. Composed from the journals and communications of Captain Henry Wilson, and some of his officers, who, in August 1783, were there shipwrecked, in the Antelope. With 1 engraved portrait. Engraved portrait, 1 engraved map. Map and 15 copper plates. London, G. Nicol, 1788. 4°. XXVII, 378 PP. Central hardcover with gilt stamped title and R blind embossing (rubbed, scuffed and bumped, with small losses at corners and edges). Australia - Oceania Keate, George An account of the Pelew Islands, situated in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean. Composed from the journals and communications of Captain Henry Wilson, and some of his officers, who, in August 1783, were there shipwrecked, in the Antelope. With 1 engraved portrait. Engraved portrait, 1 engraved map. Map and 15 copper plates. London, G. Nicol, 1788. 4°. XXVII, 378 PP. Central hardcover with gilt stamped title and R blindstamp (rubbed, scuffed and bumped, with small losses at corners and edges). Second edition. - Cox II 302 - The first detailed report on the Palau Islands, where Wilson stranded in 1783. The islets first sighted by the Spaniards had not been explored until then. The beautiful plates show natives, a view, weapons and equipment. - Some pages (including portrait, title and some plates) more heavily foxed or brownstained. Some pages with plate flaking. - Fine edition with wide margins and strong plates. Australia - Oceania - Second edition. - With 1 engr. portrait, 1 engr. map and 15 engr. plates. - The first extensive account about the Palau Islands. - Contemporary leather with gilt spine title (rubbed, shaved and bumped, with small missing parts to corners and edges). Some leaves quite heavily foxed or brownstained. Pages partly with imprint of the plates. - Fine edition with wide margins. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.
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Keate, GeorgeAn account of the Pelew Islands, situated in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean. Composed from the journals and communications of Captain Henry Wilson, and some of his officers, who, in August 1783, were there shipwrecked, in the Antelope. With 1 engraved portrait. Engraved portrait, 1 engraved map. Map and 15 copper plates. London, G. Nicol, 1788. 4°. XXVII, 378 PP. Central hardcover with gilt stamped title and R blind embossing (rubbed, scuffed and bumped, with small losses at corners and edges). Australia - Oceania Keate, George An account of the Pelew Islands, situated in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean. Composed from the journals and communications of Captain Henry Wilson, and some of his officers, who, in August 1783, were there shipwrecked, in the Antelope. With 1 engraved portrait. Engraved portrait, 1 engraved map. Map and 15 copper plates. London, G. Nicol, 1788. 4°. XXVII, 378 PP. Central hardcover with gilt stamped title and R blindstamp (rubbed, scuffed and bumped, with small losses at corners and edges). Second edition. - Cox II 302 - The first detailed report on the Palau Islands, where Wilson stranded in 1783. The islets first sighted by the Spaniards had not been explored until then. The beautiful plates show natives, a view, weapons and equipment. - Some pages (including portrait, title and some plates) more heavily foxed or brownstained. Some pages with plate flaking. - Fine edition with wide margins and strong plates. Australia - Oceania - Second edition. - With 1 engr. portrait, 1 engr. map and 15 engr. plates. - The first extensive account about the Palau Islands. - Contemporary leather with gilt spine title (rubbed, shaved and bumped, with small missing parts to corners and edges). Some leaves quite heavily foxed or brownstained. Pages partly with imprint of the plates. - Fine edition with wide margins. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.
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