The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros,

£400 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Pedro Fernández de Quirós (1563–1614) was a Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain. He is best known for leading several Spanish voyages of discovery in the Pacific Ocean, in particular the 1595–1596 voyage of Álvaro de Mendaña y Neira intending to colonize the Solomon Islands, and for the 1605–1606 expedition that crossed the Pacific in search of Terra Australis. First complete English Edition, Hakluyt Society Second Series, XIV and XV; 2 volumes, 8vos (22.5 x 15 cm); 3 large colour folding maps in rear pocket, bookplates to front pastedowns, second volume slightly shaken with lower hinge split but holding; original publisher's gilt blue cloth, spines a little faded, otherwise a very good set; xlviii, 320; viii, (321)-555, [4], 31pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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