London: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1897. ix, 512pp, index, bw ills (some folding). Near contemporary full maroon leather prize binding (Eagle Hose School Sandhurst) decorated in gilt, with prize label on front pastedown, covered by later owner's art deco bookplate. Marbled endpapers and edges. Approx 4cm crack at top of spine at both edges, some minor rubbing otherwise a very nice example.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo.

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Bookseller: Lawrence Jones (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 037490
Title: Captain Cook's Voyages Around the World with an Introductory Life.
Author: Synge, M.B
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Thomas Nelson & Sons
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1897
Keywords: Captain James Cook Explorer Exploration Navigation Maritime Voyages Expeditions Australia Pacific Hawaii New Zealand Transit Venus
Bookseller catalogs: Biography; Travel & Exploration; Pacific; Australiana; Maritime, Voyages; TRAVEL / Australia & Oceania;
Size: 8vo

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Lawrence Jones

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I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.

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