Captain Cook's Artists in the Pacific 1769-1779

by Anthony Murray-Oliver, comp

$250 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First edition

First edition. 130 plates, many in color. xxiv, 168 pp. 1 vols. Oblong quarto. Three quarter black morocco and blue cloth, spine gilt. Bookplate Near fine. In original cloth slipcase a bit soiled . Item #252395 Several of the illustrations depicting Cook's voyages are from original art, brought together from a variety of museums. Also included are brief biographical notes of the artists

• Binding: Leather

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