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2 volumes 4to (267 x 210 mm) 12, LVI, 344 pp. for volume I; 2 nn.l., 309 pp. 6 engraved plates (3 folded) for volume II. Original blue wrappers, (publisher’s binding), preserved in a modern havana half-sheep slipcase.
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O’Reilly, 373 ; Forbes, 277 ; voir Hill, 1308 (first edition of 1773).
First edition of the French translation by Pierre-François Henry.
This journal was published by the author’s brother, in the same year as Cook’s first voyage. “Parkinson was a naturalist draughtsman on board the Endeavour. He died in Batavia in 1771” (O’Reilly). This translation also contains details of Cook’s third and last voyage and his tragic death.
“Parkinson’s account of the second voyage ends in Volume II and is followed by an account of Cook’s third voyage and death. The Turnbull Library has a large paper copy of this (253 x 200 mm)” (Forbes).
A fine copy on large paper.
Spine of binding skilfully restored.
Provenance: General Vaudable (bookplate).
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