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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0259291579ISBN 13: 9780259291572
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from An Account of the Pelew Islands, Situated in the Western Part of the Pacific Ocean. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 1016619901ISBN 13: 9781016619905
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1788 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 316.
Published by LEGARE STREET PR, 2022
ISBN 10: 1016397690ISBN 13: 9781016397698
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
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Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1789 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 572.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1788 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 469 George Keate, Henry Wilson.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 1016615248ISBN 13: 9781016615242
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
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Gebunden. Condition: New.
Published by Luke White Dublin, 1793
Seller: Fantastic Book Discoveries, Cockeysville, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. front cover detached, lacking rear board, title page and fep's detached,16 of 17 plates present including large front map and folding view of islands,owner name stamped, view of Islands has a closed tear, includes portraits of Prince Le Boo and Abba Thule, vocabulary in rear.
Published by London, Printed for W. Nicoll, 1788., 1788
First Octavo Edition, the three previous issues having all been in quarto; pp. x, 271; portrait frontispiece, 3 portraits as issued; contemporary full leather binding, title lettered in gilt on spine, pages browned, chipping to edges of spine, bottom edge of frontispiece margin clipped, a good copy. Hill, Pacific Voyages, p. 160, citing the first edition of 1788: "In 1783 the Antelope, commanded by Captain Henry Wilson, ran onto a reef near one of the Palau Islands, a previously unexplored group, and was wrecked. The entire crew managed to get safely ashore, where they were well treated by the natives and eventually managed to build a small vessel from the wreck in which they reached Macao. They took Prince Lee Boo, one of King Abba Thulle's sons, with them to England, where he made a very good impression; he unfortunately soon died of smallpox.".
Published by London : Nicol, 1788
Seller: Wissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG, Köln, Germany
Condition: gut. Frontispiz, XXVII, 378 S., Faltkarte, 15 Taf., 30,5 x 23,5 cm, geprägter Ledereinband berieben, Innendeckel mit Exlibris, Vorblatt mit Besitzvermerk, gebräunt, leicht fleckig. Sprache: Englisch.
Published by Nicol, London, 1789
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
4th ed. Bound in contemporary calf, with leather title label & gilt decoration on spine; 2 plates & folding chart. Small armorial bookplate (Thornhill) on front pastedown; offsetting from frontis portrait on title page; leather a little dry; spine back joint weak Used - Good. Good hardback in full leather.
Published by G. Nicol for Captain Wilson, London, 1789
Seller: Muir Books -Robert Muir Old & Rare Books - ANZAAB/ILAB, PERTH, WA, Australia
Boards. Captain Henry Wilson (illustrator). 4th Edition. 1st octavo edition (4th ed), full leather boards (original leather laid over new leather to spine: spine includes device of the Order of the Garter). Large folding map (in very good condition), b&w frontis portrait and another portrait plate, pp xxx, I, 408, scattered foxing at prelims and end-pages, cloth tape to inner hinges. Complete. Nineteenth-century bookplate (Charles Chatfield) and later owner's bookplate (Western Australian anthropologist D'Arcy Ryan), previous owner's signature, very good condition. Captain Henry Wilson commanded the East India ship the Antelope, which was shipwrecked near Ulong Island, Palu, in 1783. The book describes the sailors' experiences and the inhabitants of the islands. Includes vocabulary and chart of the islands and surrounding seas. First octavo edition, uncommon with map.
Published by London : Printed for G. Nicol, bookseller to His Majesty, Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXXIII [1788], 1788
Seller: Arthur Probsthain, London, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. xxvii, [1], 378, [2] pages, [17] leaves plates (some folded) : illustrations, map, portraits ; 31 cm (4to) "A vocabulary of the Pelew language": pages 365-378. marbled boards with rubbed corners & worn spine. weakness to hinges. lacks 3 plates.
Published by Maradan, 1793
Seller: Librairie Voyage et Exploration, Cerny, France
Book
Couverture rigide. Condition: Assez bon. 2ème Édition. Paris, Maradan, 1793. 2 volumes in-8 (19,5 x 13 cm), veau racinée, roulette dorée en encadrement, dos lisse orné, pièces de titre rouge et de tomaison verte, (reliure époque). Seconde édition de la traduction française établie par le comte de Mirabeau, illustrée de 3 portraits gravés Massard, Madame de Gouy et Mademoiselle Jouan, dont ceux du roi Abba Thulle et de sa famille ; et de 13 planches dépliantes (carte, plan, vues et objets ethnographiques), certaines signées par Pierre-François Tardieu. Relation du naufrage en août 1783 du vaisseau de la Compagnie des Indes orientales , L'Antelope, commandé par le capitaine Henry Wilson, au large des iles Palau (ou Palaos) en Micronésie. L'équipage réussit, avec les débris du navire et l'aide précieuse des indigènes, à construire une embarcation et regagner Macao, en compagnie du prince Lee Boo, fils du roi local. Ce récit, rédigé à partir du journal et des communications de Wilson, fournit l'une des plus importantes descriptions de cette région du monde. Il comprend un vocabulaire de la langue palau, ici aux pages 251-267 du tome II. Joli exemplaire, bien complet des faux-titres avec la table des gravures au verso de chacun d'eux. Manque la planche de Ludée , coiffes usées , déchirure à la carte sans manque.
Published by Maradan, 1793
Seller: Librairie Voyage et Exploration, Cerny, France
Book
Couverture rigide. Condition: Assez bon. 2ème Édition. Paris, Maradan, 1793. 2 volumes in-8 (20 x 12,5 cm), veau moucheté, roulette dorée en encadrement, dos lisse orné, pièces de titre et de tomaison , (reliure époque). Seconde édition de la traduction française établie par le comte de Mirabeau, illustrée d un portrait frontispice , de 3 portraits gravés Massard, Madame de Gouy et Mademoiselle Jouan, dont ceux du roi Abba Thulle et de sa famille ; et de 13 planches dépliantes (carte, plan, vues et objets ethnographiques), certaines signées par Pierre-François Tardieu. Relation du naufrage en août 1783 du vaisseau de la Compagnie des Indes orientales , L'Antelope, commandé par le capitaine Henry Wilson, au large des iles Palau (ou Palaos) en Micronésie. L'équipage réussit, avec les débris du navire et l'aide précieuse des indigènes, à construire une embarcation et regagner Macao, en compagnie du prince Lee Boo, fils du roi local. Ce récit, rédigé à partir du journal et des communications de Wilson, fournit l'une des plus importantes descriptions de cette région du monde. Il comprend un vocabulaire de la langue palau, ici aux pages 251-267 du tome II. Joli exemplaire, bien complet des faux-titres avec la table des gravures au verso de chacun d'eux , ex-libris de Caieu de Varicourt Abbeville ,plats frottés coiffe tome 1 usé ,coins usés , début de fente tome 1, déchirure à la carte sans manque .
Published by Printed for G. Nicol, bookseller to His Majesty, Pall-Mall, LONDON, 1788
Seller: Shadetree Rare Books, Chatham, VA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. MAGNIFICENT COPY OF THIS FAMOUS SHIPWRECK. NO MAPS IN THIS EDITION. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION AND NOT A REPRINT. Full leather, gilt title over red morocco on spine, gilt bands. PLEASE REVIEW PICTURES Captain Henry Wilson was an English navy captain, employed by the East Indian Company. He was shipwrecked in the Pelew Islands in 1783, making the first sustained contact between western Europeans and the native inhabitants of the islands. His ship was rehabilitated with the help of the native population, then returning to England. Many of the objects he collected during his time at Palau are housed in the British Museum.
Published by Printed for Captain Wilson., London, 1788
Seller: Sanctuary Books, A.B.A.A., New York, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Second edition. Tree calf, handsomely rebacked, with gilt-stamped ornate rules and details on spine, gilt-stamped lettering in red leather spine label; 4to (9.5 x 12 inches); pp. xxvii, [1] (directions to the binder), 378, plus frontis., folding map, and 12 plates (one of which is folding). Spine, corners, and edges of boards a bit scuffed. Some off-setting of the plates onto facing pages, some interesting marginalia (see below), and a little worming in the gutter; otherwise, text block is nice and clean, with side margins. Armorial bookplates of John Thurlow Dering (front paste-down) and Sir Samuel Hoare, Baronet (FFEP). Ticket of "Pigge Binder, Lynn" on front paste-down. A feather has been laid-in at pp. 364-5, marking the beginning of "A Vocabulary of the Pelew Language," and a lengthy manuscript addition across the bottom margins of both pages -- an early hand, and trimmed close along the bottom edge, it records an account from an officer on board the Panther, describing the Pelew monarch's devastated response to the news of the death of his son, Le Boo. A few more instances of discreet notations alongside the printed marginalia, all of it tidy (even pleasing), in black ink. An unique, handsome copy.
Printed for Captain Wilson, London 1789. 4to. XXVII+(1)+378 pages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Captain Wilson, large folding engraved map + 15 engraved plates. Contemporary full brown calf binding. Armorial bookplate. Spine renewed, reusing the original titlelabel. Corners worn. Some of the plates with foxing. * Wilson [1740-1810] was the captain of the British East India Company ship Antelope. They suffered a shipwreck off Ulong Island, north of New Guinea, and the crew became friends with the people living there. When the ship was repaired after three months, they sailed back to England accompanied by the local Prince Lee Boo, who unfortunately died in England of smallpox.
Published by Printed for Captain Wilson 1789, London, 1789
Seller: Foster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA, London, United Kingdom
Boards. Condition: Good. Third Edition. xxvii, 378 pp. Original boards. Lacks spine covering. Corners worn and boards badly marked. Front board detached. Uncut. Lacks free endpaper. Staining to frontis.Internally clean. Frontis portrait engraving. Folding map. Fifteen full-page engravings, including many folding. With Fuimus bookplate of the Bruce family, Lords Elgin, to the front pastedown. Second bookplate of Robert Washington Oates, who was a cousin of the explorer Capt. Oates. He helped fund the Gilbert White Museum, to which he donated his natural history collection, hence the Oates Collections at Selborne. Housed in a solander to help preserve the original condition. 4to.
London, Printed for Captain WIlson and sold by G. Nicol, third edition, 1789, in-4°, frontispiece portrait + xxvii pp + 378 pages + 15 engraved plates including the folding engraved view of the Pelew Islands and a folding engraved map (complete). Bound in 20th-century full mottled calf, raised gilt spine with red leatehr title label, edges painted yellow, fine gilt fillet on both covers, marbled endpapers, in paper slipcase. Exceptionally fine binding, perfectly preserved. In August 1783 the Antelope, commanded by Wilson, ran aground near one of the Pelew Islands and was wrecked. These hitherto unexplored islands were investigated by Wilson and his crew. The islanders treated them well and by means of a vessel built from the wreck, they left the island for Macao. The publication met with a great success so that this third edition appeared already one year after the first edition.