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THE LIFE of CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
by Andrew Kippis
Basil: Printed for J.L. Legrand; 1789
2 parts in one volume
xii,[2],302,326 pp.
Complete
Original leather binding, spine with tile label.
Leather with some damages visible on the photos, foxing, some toning, first couple of leaves with minor faded marginal dampstain
Size: 5 1/3 by 8 1/8 inches
Text in English
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Reserve: $400.00
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by Andrew Kippis
Basil: Printed for J.L. Legrand; 1789
2 parts in one volume
xii,[2],302,326 pp.
Complete
Original leather binding, spine with tile label.
Leather with some damages visible on the photos, foxing, some toning, first couple of leaves with minor faded marginal dampstain
Size: 5 1/3 by 8 1/8 inches
Text in English
=
Reserve: $400.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1789 LIFE of CAPTAIN JAMES COOK by Andrew Kippis in ENGLISH antique
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Starting Price
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