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BOOK TITLE
NARRATIVEOFCAPTAIN JAMES COOK\'SVOYAGESROUND THE WORLD
WITH ANACCOUNT OF HIS LIFEDURING THEPREVIOUS AND INTERVENING PERIODS
ALSOAN APPENDIXDETAILING THE PROGRESS OF THE VOYAGE AFTER THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN COOK
DATENot ShownBook signed in 1887
SIZEThis is a Small Book5 1/8\" tall, 3 1/2\" deep, 1 1/4\" thick.
PAGES342plus 26 page appendixplus 32 pages of advertisements
SPECIAL ATTRIBUTESBeautiful Gold Gilt and Embossed BindingIncludes One Color Illustration (Rare for this Book\'s Age) of Captain Cook Trading with NativesVery Nice Condition(see details below)
EXTERIOR CONDITIONThe binding showsVERY LITTLErubbing, bumping or scuffing. The binding shows LITTLE to NOsoiling. The spine is NOT faded. The top and bottom edges of the spine are NOT chipped or frayed. The exterior hingesremain quite functional and are holding VERY STRONG.The four corners of the book remain sharp and square with NO cloth loss. There is some EXTREMELY MINOR discoloration to the lower half of the rear cover. The page edges are VERY LIGHTLYage toned with NOdust dulling along the top edge. The gold gilt on the spineof the book remains BRIGHT and VIBRANT with LITTLE to NOloss.The book stands straight and tall on its own and is NOT askew.At rest, the book does NOT pop open,but closes tightly.
INTERIOR CONDITIONThe end papers have some age toning (see photos). There is an ink gift inscription dated 1887 on the front paste down page. The interior (paper) hinges are NOT cracked--both interior hinges remainquite functional and are holding VERY STRONG. The text block remains tight with NO loose signatures (gatherings). There are NO pulls or separations within the text block. There are NO missing or loose pages throughout the book. There are NO torn pages throughout the book.The pages throughout the book are crisp, clean, very lightly and very evenly age toned with NOfoxing (see attached photos as an example).The page corners remain sharp and square with NO folded pages. There are NO library markings or personal book plates throughout the book. Other than the gift inscription (described above) there are NO other signs of pencil or ink throughout the pages of the book. There are NO signs of water damage throughout the book. The book has NO smoke, mildew or other unusual odors.
SHIPPINGTHE MAD MONK recognizes that vintage antique books are fragile. Therefore, his books are all securely packaged in a protective box. All books are shippedUSPS MEDIA MAIL unless otherwise stated.
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RETURNSTHE MAD MONK guaranteesall books areas describedor they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Buyer is responsible for paying return shipping.
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