1788, ISBN: 8d991a59e156fc9b1f0b2edf87709f9e

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[SC: 35.25], [PU: Printed for G. Nicol and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, London], CIRCUMNAVIGATIONS | BIOGRAPHY, First edition. Frontispiece portrait. xvi, 527, [1] pp. 1 vols. 4to. FIRST BIO… More...

[SC: 35.25], [PU: Printed for G. Nicol and G. G. J. and J. Robinson, London], CIRCUMNAVIGATIONS | BIOGRAPHY, First edition. Frontispiece portrait. xvi, 527, [1] pp. 1 vols. 4to. FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF COOK. The first edition of this highly influential first English biography of Cook by the Anglican clergyman Kippis, one of the leading biographers of his day. In addition to describing the three great voyages in depth, Kippis also deals with Cook's earlier experiences, including his duties aboard the Mercury during the siege of Quebec, and his Newfoundland and Labrador surveys. Most of Samwell's narrative of Cook's death is included as well. While Kippis did not appear to be entirely insensitive to the long-term effects of European contact with Pacific peoples, he championed Cook's humanitarian, cultural and intellectual mission in the circumnavigation of the globe. In a study of European exploration of the Pacific, Lynne Withey concluded that this volume by Kippis became a prominent justification for the involvement of Europeans in the Pacific islands for years after Cook's death (Withey 406-407). The second appendix includes "The Moral, an Ode," by the British poet, novelist, and religious dissenter Helen Maria Williams, an old family friend of Kippis. Hill 935; Sabin 37954; Beddie 32; Holmes 69; Kroepelien, 647; Lada-Mocarski 40; Howes K179, "aa."; Forbes 149. Provenance: John Thornhill (armorial bookplate); The Beaufoy Library (bookplate) Contemporary speckled calf boards with later morocco spine. Light foxing and offsetting to frontispiece, some toning and scattered foxing, but a clean copy overall Frontispiece portrait. xvi, 527, [1] pp. 1 vols. 4to<

1788, ISBN: 8d991a59e156fc9b1f0b2edf87709f9e

[SC: 15.91], [PU: J.J. Tourneisen, Basil], Two volumes in one, small octavo; a good copy in half calf over speckled boards. The first continental edition: a Basle reprint of Kippis' biogr… More...

[SC: 15.91], [PU: J.J. Tourneisen, Basil], Two volumes in one, small octavo; a good copy in half calf over speckled boards. The first continental edition: a Basle reprint of Kippis' biography of Cook, published the same year as the original. The catalogue of the Kroepelien collection points out that this is the first work to have eight chapters rather than seven (as in the London and Dublin editions of the same year), as one chapter is here split in half. This strongly suggests that this was the source of the later continental editions, which all followed this structure. Kippis' biography, based on Admiralty documents and sources, as well as information from Cook's widow and Sir Joseph Banks, was the standard life of the navigator for the next century. The account of Cook's death is sourced directly from Samwell, whose account (today exceptionally rare) had appeared in print two years earlier. The proposed settlement of Botany Bay is mentioned as a result of the voyages: 'If it be wisely and prudently begun and constructed, who can tell what beneficial consequences may spring from it, in future ages?'. As with all editions of Kippis, this work includes "The Morai, An Ode" by Helen Maria Williams. . Provenance: Despite its modern binding this copy has an interesting provenance with a clipped manuscript note "Skottowe of Ayton Nr Gisboro Yorkshire". Thomas Skottowe was Cook's first employer and subsequent patron.<

1788, ISBN: 8d991a59e156fc9b1f0b2edf87709f9e

[ED: Leder], [PU: Chamberlain et al.], XVI, 527pp. Contemp. full calf (spine renewed). First Irish edition, published in the same year as the London edition. - Edges rubbed and partly bum… More...

[ED: Leder], [PU: Chamberlain et al.], XVI, 527pp. Contemp. full calf (spine renewed). First Irish edition, published in the same year as the London edition. - Edges rubbed and partly bumped. Old owner's inscription to ffep. Occasional staining resp. browning else very good., DE, [SC: 6.00], gewerbliches Angebot, [GW: 800g], [PU: Dublin], Banküberweisung, Kreditkarte, PayPal, Selbstabholung und Barzahlung, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten), Internationaler Versand<

1788, ISBN: 8d991a59e156fc9b1f0b2edf87709f9e

Dublin, Chamberlain et al, XVI, 527pp. Contemp. full calf (spine renewed). First Irish edition, published in the same year as the London edition. - Edges rubbed and partly bumped. Old own… More...

Dublin, Chamberlain et al, XVI, 527pp. Contemp. full calf (spine renewed). First Irish edition, published in the same year as the London edition. - Edges rubbed and partly bumped. Old owner's inscription to ffep. Occasional staining resp. browning else very good.18. Jahrhundert [18. Jahrhundert; Biographien und Memoiren; Englisch; Pazifik] 1788<