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Scrapbook of travel ephemera from Hawaii trip 1950The Art of Captain Cook's Voyages in 4 VolumesLarge work on Asmat art, in English 1996
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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Sale 507 South Sea

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The Library of Dr. Richard Topel, Part II. Sale 507 represents the second and final sale of the collection of Dr. Richard Topel, a notable collector of books on the South Sea, Australia, Hawaii and the Pacific Ocean. This collection ranges from narratives and novels about cannibalism and adventure to accounts of famous expeditions and scientific reports. Within this sale we are proud to have all three of Cook's Voyages, a large collection of German ethnographic works and even the handwritten log of a whaling vessel.
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First Edition of Cooks Third Voyage 1784: Title: A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean...for making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. To determine the Position and Extent of the West Side of North America; its Distance from Asia; and the
0097: First Edition of Cooks Third Voyage 1784Est. $10,000-$15,000
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Charts and Coastal View of Cook's Voyages: Title: The Charts and Coastal Views of Captain Cook's Voyages. Volume I: The Voyage of the Endeavor, 1768-1771; Volume II The Voyage of the Resolution and Adventure, 1772-1775; Volume III: the Voyage
0100: Charts and Coastal View of Cook's VoyagesEst. $1,200-$1,800
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1st American account of Cook's Third Voyage: Title: A Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, and in Quest of a North-West Passage, Between Asia and America; Performed in the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, and 1779 Author: Ledyard,
0102: 1st American account of Cook's Third VoyageEst. $7,000-$10,000
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Two Presentation Copies of Coral Lands: Title: Coral Lands Author: Cooper, H. Stonehewer Description: 2 volumes. viii, 351; iv, 370 pp. With 7 mounted photographic plates (woodburytypes?) on 6 leaves, including frontispieces. 22x14 cm.
0104: Two Presentation Copies of Coral LandsEst. $400-$600
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British explore South Sea 1885: Title: Cruise of the "Alert": Four Years in Patagonian, Polynesian, and Mascarene Waters. (1878-82.) Author: Coppinger, R.W. Description: xiii, [3], 256 pp. With 16 wood-engraved plates from
0105: British explore South Sea 1885Est. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Voyages in the Northern Pacific 1896: Title: Voyages in the Northern Pacific. Narrative of Several Trading Voyages from 1813 to 1818, Between the Northwest Coast of America, the Hawaiian Islands and China, with a Description of the
0106: Voyages in the Northern Pacific 1896Est. $200-$300
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The Legends and Folk-lore of the Maori: Title: Legends of the Maori Author: Cowan, James & Sir Maui Pomare Description: 2 volumes. Illustrations from drawings by Stuart Peterson. (4to) original brown cloth, decoratively stamped in red,
0109: The Legends and Folk-lore of the MaoriEst. $250-$350
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Woman traveler in Fiji 1881: Title: At Home in Fiji Author: Cumming, C[onstance] F[rederica] Gordon Description: 2 volumes, vii, [2], 293; vi, [2], 324 pp. With 7 autotype plates from drawings by the author; folding map.
0113: Woman traveler in Fiji 1881Est. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Ceylon at the end of the 19th Century: Title: Two Happy Years in Ceylon Author: Cumming, Constance Frederica Gordon Description: 2 volumes. vi, [4], 438; [8], 442 cm. With 18 autotype plates from drawings by the author; 1 engraved plate;
0114: Ceylon at the end of the 19th CenturyEst. $200-$300
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Travels to China & Australia in 1857: Title: China, Australia and the Pacific Islands in the Years 1855-56 Author: D'Ewes, J. Description: [4], 340 pp. Duotone lithographed frontispiece; engraved plate. 20x12 cm
0115: Travels to China & Australia in 1857Est. $200-$300
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Three titles by Charles Darwin: Title: Three titles by Charles Darwin Author: Darwin, Charles Description: Comprises: Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of
0118: Three titles by Charles DarwinEst. $150-$250
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