Voyages & Discoveries in the South Seas 1792-1832 [Publication Number 6 of the Marine Research Society] by Fanning, Capt. Edmund - 1924

Salem, MA.: Marine Research Society, 1924. First Thus . Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xx + 335 pp., map end paper, frontis, b/w photos & illus., index. Fanning sailed the South Seas for 25 years, traveling the Pacific, around the world, China, Australia, South Georgia, Fiji, the Marquesas, etc. This work was first pub. in 1833 before this 1924 reprint edition from the Marine Research Society. On the rear e.p.are marks indicating the removal of a pocket or label o/w there are NO library markings inside or out. Attractive blue cloth bound hard cover book in v.g. or better cond. No d/w.

Salem MA: Marine Research Society, 1924. Hardcover. Very Good with no dust jacket. 335 pages. This is Publication Number Six of the Marine Research Society. printed by The Southworth Press Portland Maine. ; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2

Salem: Marine Research Society,, 1924. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Very Good, Clean. Sm Quarto, Blue Cloth. 1832 B & W Plates, Map Decorated End Papers Sm Quarto, Blue Cloth, 1924, PP.xvi, [2 Leaves], 335, Fanning Sailed For The South Seas In 1792 on a Voyage For Seal Skins And During The Next 25 Years Made Several Additional Voyages To The Pacific And Around The World, Visiting China And Australia, The Desolate Island Of South Georgia And The Savage Islanders Of Fiji And The Marquesas. He Discovered Several Hitherto Unknown Islands. FAning s Island, Lying 1200 Miles South Of Honolulu, Still Bears His Name. The Original 1832 Edition Of This Seafaring Classic Is Exptremely Scarce. D16b

Salem, Massachusetts, Marine Research Society, 1924, . . original blue cloth, gilt lettering, spine number covered over with blue paint, cover rubbed at edges, bottom of spine bit frayed, scattered foxing, good sound copy. . 8vo [24.5 x 16 cm]; xvi, [half tp], 335 pp, frontis, 31 plates, map endpapers (33 illustrations in total). . Spence 456. Hill p. 101, describing the first edition of 1833, which had just 5 plates: Captain Fanning of Stonington, Connecticut, sailed for the South Seas in 1792, on a voyage for sealskins, and during the next 25 years made voyages to the Pacific and around the world, visiting Australia, the desolate lands of South Georgia, and the islanders of Fiji, Tonga and the Marquesas. He discovered several islands, including one that still bears his name, lying 1200 miles south of Honolulu. Included is an account of the first American naval exploring expedition to the southern hemisphere, 1829-30, sponsored by the U. S. government and commanded by Benjamin Pendleton."… Read More

Salem: Marine Research Society, 1924. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blue cloth, some light soiling, some light spotting of text. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo.

Portland, Me: The Southworth Press, 1924. xvi, 335pp, index, bw ills, endpaper maps. Blue cloth, no jacket. Light foxing to page edges and prelims. Very bright fresh copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo.

Salem: Marine Research Society, 1924. Publication Number Six of the Marine Research Society. Octavo; VG Hardcover; Bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine; Light rubbing to corners of boards, head and tail of spine; Text block slightly foxed and age-toned; Numerous black and white illustrations; an additional copy of the signature containing pp. 131-138 included, not bound in; xvi, 335 pages. NOTE: Shelved in Room G. 1349886. FP New Rockville Stock.

Salem: Marine Research Society, 1924. Hardcover. Publication Number Six of the Marine Research Society. Octavo; VG Hardcover; Bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine; Light rubbing to corners of boards, head and tail of spine; Text block slightly foxed and age-toned; Minor creases to the corners of several pages; Numerous black and white illustrations; xvi, 335 pages. NOTE: Shelved in Room G. 1349947. FP New Rockville Stock.

Salem, Massachusetts, Marine Research Society, 1924, . . original blue cloth, gilt spine title lettering, lightly foxed on few margins, slightly rubbed at lower edge, but a near fine, solid copy. . 8vo [24.5 x 16 cm]; xvi, [ii], 335 pp, frontis, 31 plates, map endpapers, index. . Spence 456. Hill p. 101, describing the first edition of 1833, which had just 5 plates: 'Captain Fanning of Stonington, Connecticut, sailed for the South Seas in 1792, on a voyage for sealskins, and during the next 25 years made voyages to the Pacific and around the world, visiting Australia, the desolate lands of South Georgia, and the islanders of Fiji, Tonga and the Marquesas. He discovered several islands, including one that still bears his name, lying 1200 miles south of Honolulu. Included is an account of the first American naval exploring expedition to the southern hemisphere, 1829-30, sponsored by the U. S. government and commanded by Benjamin Pendleton.' Fanning island figured prominently in a famous… Read More

Salem, Massachusetts: Marine Research Society, 1924. Undetermined. very good. 1st printing this Edition. xvi,335pp. Octavo. 32 plates. Original blue cloth and illustrated endpapers; very minor wear to head and foot of spine. very good 1924