Fine Books & Manuscripts

FORSTER, Johann Reinhold (1729–1798). Observations made during a Voyage Round the World, on the Physical Geography, Natural History, and Ethic Philosophy. London: for G. Robinson, 1778. 4to (267 x 216 mm). Large folding letterpress comparative table of the South Sea (lacks folding map as often, also lacking list of subscriber’s and errata). Later half calf over marbled boards, raised bands, morocco spine label gilt (few spots of rubbing, light spotting to title and table). Provenance: W. Thaip? (early ownership stamp on title). FIRST EDITION of Forester’s account of the countries visited in 1772–1775 while accompanying Cook’ second voyage chiefly concerning the South Sea Islands. Hill 628; Rosove 140.A1 (“Very scarce”); Sabin 25140; Spence 467.