1798 – George Vancouver Voyage | Pacific Northwest & Canada | Illustrated, Map

1798 – George Vancouver Voyage | Pacific Northwest & Canada | Illustrated, Map

Rare first edition on the most important voyage of the North Pacific!

In 1791, Royal Navy officer George Vancouver set out on an expedition to North America’s Pacific Northwest, exploring western Canada, Alaska, and parts of Northwest United States. The specifics of this voyage were published at the turn of the century, both in English and French, and is often considered to be the most accurate account of the Pacific Northwest. This 1798 true first edition includes impressive full-page views of Vancouver’s discoveries, including an impressive engraving of Mount Rainier. Perhaps Cowan’s perspective is the most telling:

“This work is superior to any of its kind, and constitutes the chiefest source of authority of that period.”

According to Howes, of all modern expeditions to the Pacific, Vancouver’s is one of the most important. In this work Vancouver also describes Alaskan and Canadian natives, nautical and astronomical wonders, and encounters with Spanish missions.

Per Hill,

“This voyage became one of the most important ever made in the interests of geographical knowledge.”

Lada-Mocarski says of this voyage:

“one of the most important voyages for the history and the cartography of the northwest coast in general and of Alaska in particular”.

Condition: Very Good. Professionally restored binding and hinges. Plates and text generally clean with occasional foxing and toning. Corners and edges show only mild wear.

Item number: #26101

Price: $9500

VANCOUVER, George

A voyage of discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and round the world ; in which the coast of north-west America has been carefully examined and accurately surveyed

London: Printed for G.G. & J. Robinson, 1798. True first edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
  • I – 432p
  • II – 504p
  • III – 508p
  • 18 engravings throughout (including 1 map)
    • map of “Hergest Islands”
  • References: Howes V 23; Sabin 98443; Zamorano Eighty 77; Streeter Sale 3497; Hill 1754; Cowan 655; Lada-Mocarski 55
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather
  • Size: ~12.5in X 9.75in (31.5cm x 25cm)

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