A Voyage towards the South Pole, and Round the World. Performed in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the Years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. In which is included, Captain Furneaux's Narrative of his Proceedings in the Adventure during the

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London: Printed for W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1777-1779. 4to. Hf. calf. Spines uniformly gilt, cloth raised spine bands and morocco titling labels. Complete with portrait and 63 maps, charts, portraits, views, etc. many of which folded drawn during the Voyage by Mr. Hodges and engraved by the most eminent masters. Prelims foxed in Vol. I. Slight offsetting, toning and pencil notations throughout, not affecting plates, with some repairs. Overall, a good set. Beddie 1229. NOTE: The first official account of the Antarctic.