1698 – William Dampier Voyages | Rare Dutch Edition | Pirates & Buccaneers

1698 – William Dampier Voyages | Rare Dutch Edition | Pirates & Buccaneers

An incredible rare and desirable voyages book by William Dampier. This book covers some of the most important and famous voyages from before the 17^th-century. Dampier was an explorer and navigator himself and wrote this book in 1697 as a journal-style work. According to Lowndes,

“This work, written in the style of a plain blunt sailor, and full of correct information, particularly relative to the numerous islands in the Pacific Ocean – Cook, Byron, and others have been greatly indebted”

This book follows the adventures of pirates and buccaneers.

This volume from the 1698 Dutch edition is a translation of “New Voyage Round the World” and includes numerous full-page and folding engravings.

Condition: Near Fine. Modern professional leather, beautiful display. Pages and engravings generally clean with little to no loss.

Item number: #28339

Price: $1250

DAMPIER, William

Nieuwe reystogt rondom de werreld : waarin omstandiglyk beschreeven worden de land-engte van Amerika

London: printed for James Knapton, 1698.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages –
  • [4], 6, 1-184, 205-395, [11]
    • Pagination error expected
  • 11 engravings (of 13)
    • Wanting first two maps
  • References: Leclerc, Americana, 415; Lowndes; Sabin 18381; Howgego D 7
  • Language: Dutch
  • Binding: Full leather; tight and secure; Modern professional binding. Near fine.
  • Size: ~8.25 in X 6.5 in (21 cm x 17 cm)

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