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1757 George Shelvocke "A Voyage Around the World by the Way of the Great South Sea"

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1757 George Shelvocke "A Voyage Around the World by the Way of the Great South Sea"

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Description

2nd revised edition Performed in a private expedition during the war, which broke out with spain in the year 1718 with 2 maps and illustration

Condition

Newer Binding, stained title page

Dimensions

8 x 5 x 1.5 in

Weight

1.5 lb

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1757 George Shelvocke "A Voyage Around the World by the Way of the Great South Sea"

Name: 1757 George Shelvocke \"A Voyage Around the World by the Way of the Great South Sea\"
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