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New Zealand 1, Pacific and South Pacific Region 14

128674
STANFORD, EDWARD (1827-1904).: New Zealand, South Island.
Original Antique Map; (20 x 18cm); published in 1884 this detailed map in six colours, with carboard mounts ready for framing, very good condition.
London; Edward Stanford, 55 Charing Cross; 1884.
Origin of the Map: A. R. Wallace "Australasia". published in London by Edward Stanford in 1884. Click here to Order

AUD$125

Other Countries in the Pacific 14

128623
BLIGH, CAPTAIN W.: The Log Of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793.
Facsimile Copy of the original log now preserved in The Public Record Office in London; Small folio; pp. 951; coloured frontispiece, 5 folding maps, numerous illustrations and reproductions in the text, original half calf, raised bands, gilt decorated boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, previous owner's bookplate (S. A. Hicks) on front endpaper, fine copy in original slipcase.
Guildford; Genesis Publications Ltd.; 1976.
Edition limited to five hundred copies of which this is copy number 440. This voyage of Bligh's to deliver the breadfruit plant to the West Indies was an unqualified success in contrast to his earlier ill-fated voyage in the Bounty. Click here to Order

AUD$900

128616
COOK, CAPTAIN JAMES.: The Journal Of H.M.S. Resolution 1772-1775.
Facsimile Edition; Thick Super Royal 8vo; pp. 807; marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, coloured frontispiece, illustrated title page, 12 full page plates 5 of which are in colour, 19 text illustrations, half calf binding, and buckram with hand tooling in gold leaf, gilt decoration of the Endeavour on front board, raised bands ruled in gilt, title lettered in gilt on spine, in original slip case, edition limited to 500 numbered copies this being number 45, bookplate on half title page (S. A. Hicks), a fine copy.
Guilford; Genesis Publications Limited; 1981. Click here to Order

AUD$700

128381
HARLEY, J. B; WOODWARD, DAVID.: The History of Cartography: Volume 2. - Book 1, Cartography in the Traditional Islamic and South Asian Societies. - Book 2, Cartography in the Traditional East and Southeast Asian Societies. - Book 3, Cartography in the Traditional African, American, Arctic, Australian, and Pacific Societies.
First Editions; First Printings; Demy 4to; Book 1. pp. xxiv, 579; Book 2. pp. xxviii, 970; Book 3. pp. xxii, 639; each illustrated with coloured plates, numerous b/w. illustrations, numerous tables, bibliographical indexes, general indexes, each uniformly bound in original publishers grey cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, previous owners (Dorothy F. Prescott) bookplate on front endpaper, very good copies.
Chicago; University of Chicago Press; 1992, 1994, and 1998. Click here to Order

AUD$1000

128705
IDRIESS, ION L.: Coral Sea Calling. Illustrated by Frank Norton.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. viii, 239; illustrated endpapers, sketches throughout; original maroon cloth, title in silver on spine, illustration in silver on front, minor marks to unclipped dustjacket, good copy.
Sydney; Angus and Robertson; 1957. Click here to Order

AUD$40

128549
LA PEROUSE, J. F. G. DE.: A Voyage Round the World, performed in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787 and 1788, by the Boussole and Astrolabe. Under the Command of J. F. G. de la Perouse: Published by Order of the National Assembly Under the Superintendence of L. A. Milet-Mureau. (In Three Volumes).
Third Edition; Demy 8vo; Vol. I. pp. xlviii, 426; Vol. II. pp. x, 543; Vol. III. pp. viii, 433, (15) index; all half titles present, bound in modern brown quarter leather with brown cloth boards, titles lettered in gilt on spines, all edges marbled, (lacks the folio Atlas volume), very good copies.
London; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; 1807.
The work providing valuable insights into the Pacific region during the late 18th century. La Pérouse’s writing reflects both the challenges of maritime exploration and the sense of wonder sparked by new discoveries. The book remains an important historical document, offering a window into an era of scientific discovery and international exploration. Click here to Order

AUD$300

128406
NANDAN, N. P. Editor.: South Pacific Bibliography 1981.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. viii, 254; Author and title index, Subject index, periodicals, legal notices maps, directory of printers and publishers; stiff illustrated wrapper; a very good copy.
Suva; The University of the South Pacific Library; 1982. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128414
RICHARDSON, MATTHEW.: The West & The Map Of The World : A Reappraisal of the Past.
First Edition; Roy. 4to; pp. (viii), 278; decorated endpapers, illustrated coloured frontispiece and title page, text lavishly illustrated with more than 100 outstanding maps from the State Library of Victoria, sources, chronological index, general index, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
Carlton; The Miegunyah Press/Melbourne University; 2010. Click here to Order

AUD$60

128412
SMITH, BERNARD.: Imagining the Pacific: In the Wake of the Cook Voyages.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xiv, 262; illustrated frontispiece and title page, text with numerous illustrations many in colour, notes, select bibliography, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, signed by author on title page, very good copy.
Carlton; Melbourne University Press; 1992. Click here to Order

AUD$50

128673
STANFORD, EDWARD (1827-1904).: Caroline & Ladrone Islands.
Original Antique Map; (15 x 10cm); published in 1884 this detailed map in three colours, with carboard mounts ready for framing, very good condition.
London; Edward Stanford, 55 Charing Cross; 1884.
Origin of the Map: A. R. Wallace "Australasia". published in London by Edward Stanford in 1884. Click here to Order

AUD$75

128671
STANFORD, EDWARD (1827-1904).: Hawaii or Sandwich Islands.
Original Antique Map; (17 x 11cm); published in 1884 this detailed map in four colours, with carboard mounts ready for framing, very good condition.
London; Edward Stanford, 55 Charing Cross; 1884.
Origin of the Map: A. R. Wallace "Australasia". published in London by Edward Stanford in 1884. Click here to Order

AUD$75

128672
STANFORD, EDWARD (1827-1904).: New Caledonia to Samoa Islands.
Original Antique Map; (17 x 10cm); published in 1884 this detailed map in four colours, with carboard mounts ready for framing, very good condition.
London; Edward Stanford, 55 Charing Cross; 1884.
Origin of the Map: A. R. Wallace "Australasia". published in London by Edward Stanford in 1884. Click here to Order

AUD$75

128670
STANFORD, EDWARD (1827-1904).: Society Islands, Low Archipelago & Marquesas Islands.
Original Antique Map; (17 x 11cm); published in 1884 this detailed map in three colours, with carboard mounts ready for framing, very good condition.
London; Edward Stanford, 55 Charing Cross; 1884.
Origin of the Map: A. R. Wallace "Australasia". published in London by Edward Stanford in 1884. Click here to Order

AUD$75

128358
STEINBECK, JOHN.: The Log from the Sea of Cortez.
First UK Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. lxx, 282; endpaper maps, glossary, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, unclipped dustjacket showing the price as 18s net., dustjacket a little chipped and worn, a few minor spots to page edges, good copy.
London; William Heinemann Ltd.; 1958.
The day-to-day story of a many faceted maritime expedition. The Log has more than a touch of Kon-Tiki about it combining as it does science and high spirited adventure. Click here to Order

AUD$85

128605
WESTCOTT, DAVID; Editor.: Australiana and Collectables No. 6. (Features the sale of South Pacific and Aboriginal Artefacts which were once proudly displayed in Mr and Mrs Blavk's museum home at Mount Gambier, SA).
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 40 (including wrappers); text with numerous illustrations mostly in colour, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Deniliquin; David Westcott; 1990. Click here to Order

AUD$35