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London H.M. for B. Lintot & R. Gosling, 1712, 8vo [200 x 120mm], contemporary panelled calf gilt, rebacked, 24], 456, [12] pp. with 16 engraved plates and 4 folding maps including a map of the world, some folding, a fine copy. First and Best Edition of this famous Buccaneering Voyage.
A consortium of prominent citizens of Bristol, England's second largest port in 1708, purchased two ships: the 320 tons, 30 guns ' Duke' and the 260 tons, 26 guns ' Duchess'. This work by Edward Cooke is one of two published simultaneously, describing their pursuit for Spanish gold with William Dampier in his third and final circumnavigation of the world, acting as pilot to the voyage. They captured the Spanish Treasure Galleon Nuestra Senora de la Encarnacion Disengano carrying a hold of gold and jewels. They brought the treasure back to Bristol amid huge celebrations and national interest.
Cooke was second Captain of the Duchess, part of the buccaneering expedition of Capt.Woodes Rogers circumnavigating the globe,… Read More

Amsterdam New York : N. Israel ; Da Capo Press, 1969. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remain particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 2 v. illus., maps. 22 cm. Subjects; Voyages around the world. Rogers, Woodes -1732. Selkirk, Alexander 1676-1721. Duke of Bristol (Ship). Duchess of Bristol (Ship). Pilot guides America Pacific Coast. Latin America Description and travel. Oceania. Pacific Ocean. Marañón River (Peru) ; Maps. Santiago (Chile). Cuzco (Peru).

Amsterdam / New York: N. Israel / Da Capo Press, 1969. 1st edition. New book. octavo. hardback in original cloth 432, 328pp., fldg. pls, maps & plans, indexes, Bibliotheca Australiana 51 & 52. Facsimile of 1712 edition. With clear glassine wrappers

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Hardback. New.

Amsterdam: Nico Israel, 1969. Hardcover — Tapa dura. 220x150mm. (8¾x6").. Amsterdam, Nico Israel, 1969. 2 volúmens. En 4º (220 x 150)mm. -I: x-432 pp., (10) h., 4 plegados e ilustraciones en blanco y negro, -II: xxiv-328 pp., (12) h., 5 plegados e ilustraciones en blanco y negro. Cartoné editorial. Reimpresión facsímil de la original publicada en Londres en 1712. Contiene un diario de todos los hechos memorables durante el viaje, una descripción de las costas americanas del Pacífico desde Tierra del Fuego a California, así como una nota histórica de los países que recorren. Se considera que su narración del período que pasó en las islas deshabitadas de Juan Fernández inspiraron a De Foe para su Robinson Crusoe.

Gale ECCO, Print Editions, 2010-07-23. Paperback. Good.

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Hardback. New.

Nico Israel Da Capo Press. As New with No dust jacket as issued. 1969. Hardcover. This specific set of hardback books is in like new condition with hard board covers that have sharp edges and corners and tight bindings. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. There are no dust jackets but rather there are clear plasic covers and they are in fine condition with little wear if any. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers. ; "Edward Cooke was second captain on board the Dutchess, on a richly rewarding buccaneering expedition round the world. It is generally supposed that De Foe took his 'Robinson Crusoe' from the account here given of Alex. Selkirk. The second half contains sailing directions for the American coasts."; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 790 pages .

Paperback / softback. New.

Amsterdam / New York: N. Israel / Da Capo Press, 1969. Hardcover. As New with no dust jacket. This is a two volume set. Bibliotheca Australiana #51 & #52. 808 total pages. ; Two Volume Set; 5 3/4 x 8 3/4

N. Israel / Da Capo Press. A beautiful clean crisp two volume hardcover set in near fine condition, faint age toning to pastedowns. No DJ as issued, includes clear mylar cover in near fine condition. PLEASE NOTE: OVERSIZED ITEM, NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ON AMAZON. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1969.

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Hardback. New.

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Paperback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Gale, Sabin Americana, 2012-02-21. Paperback. Good.

Paperback. New.