Bidspirit auction | 1774 VOYAGES OF CAPTAIN COOK

1774 VOYAGES OF CAPTAIN COOK 4 VOLS PLUS ILLUSTRATED ATLAS ANTIQUE IN FRENCH - JAMES COOK. HAWKESWORTH, John. RELATION DES VOYAGES entrepris par ordre de sa Majeste Britannique, et successivement executes par le Commodore Byron, le Capitaine Carteret, le Capitaine Wallis et le Capitaine Cook, dans les Vaisseauax le Daupin, le Swallow & l’Endeavour; Traduite de l’Anglois. Eight volumes in four, plus atlas Paris, Saillant et Nyon, Panckoucke, 1774 4 text volumes: 5 by 8” atlas: 8 by 10 1/4” The atlas with 52 engraved maps and plates (most folding or double-page), pale stain to final five plates, the text in original mottled calf, all edges red Atlas in calf-backed paste paper boards. First French octavo edition of Cook’s first voyage, complete with the separate atlas. Very good condition Beddie, 660. Text in French. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.