Heading: (Hakluyt Society)
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Title: Complete set of 190 volumes, comprising the Second Series, Parts 1 & 2, of the publications of the Hakluyt Society
Place Published: London
Publisher:Hakluyt Society
Date Published: 1899-2000
Description:

190 volumes. Illustrated with maps, plates, charts, etc. (8vo) original blue cloth. 88 volumes (numbers 62, 68, 73, 76, 77, 85, 91, 92, 108 through 113, and 117 through 190) with original dust jackets.

A complete set of the second series of primary sources on significant voyages and travels undertaken by explorers from around the globe, though all parts of the world. This series includes accounts of voyages by Sir Thomas Roe, John Saris, Pedro Teixeira, Pedro Fernandez de Quiros, Peter Mundy, Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Maximo Rodriguez, Duarte Barbosa, Samuel Fritz, John Sanderson, Christopher Columbus, Sir Francis Drake, Peter Floris, Richard Hakluyt, Henry Middleton, Fabian von Bellinghausen, William Strachey, Sir Walter Raleigh, Ibn Battuta, John and Sebastian Cabot, James Cook, George Vancouver, and many, many others. Also included are an assortment of ephemeral publications from the Society, including lists of members, Annual Reports, lists of publications, annual lectures, etc. Rarely encountered in a complete set, of particular rarity, Number 5, Saris's Voyage to Japan and the seldom seen supplementary pamphlet to Number 22, History of the Incas. Due to the large number of volumes in this lot, additional shipping charges may apply. Please contact the galleries for a shipping quote if required.

Condition varies but overall very good to fine. 5 volumes have library markings on spines, the earlier volumes are unevenly faded, most have some light wear; the later volumes in dust jackets largely in fine condition.