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London: British Library Historical Print Edition This is a facsimile reprint of the Boston 1817 original. We have only this one copy, but it is available now and ready to ship today from Henderson, Nevada. Very Good condition. Flat, uncreased spine. Previous owner's ink-stamped name (i.e. Dr. M. Lane Bruner) on the first page. For more about Dr. Bruner, see below. All other pages are clean and unmarked. Full title: A Narrative of Voyages and Travels, in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres: comprising three voyages round the world; together with a voyage of survey and discovery, in the Pacific Ocean and Oriental islands. [With "Biographical Sketch, written by a friend,' and plates, including a portrait.] Bound in the original gray wraps. From the publisher: "The HISTORY OF TRAVEL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection contains personal narratives, travel guides and documentary accounts by Victorian travelers, male and female.… Read More

British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011-03-25. Paperback. Good.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The A Narrative of Voyages and Travels, in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres: comprising three voyages round the world; together with a voyage of survey and discovery, in the Pacific Ocean and Orienta.

Praeger Publishers, 1970. Hardcover. Good/Missing. 8x5x1. Gray cloth hardbound without dust jacket. Moderate foxing on page edges. Name on front free endpaper, but no text markings noted. Wear at tips of spine.

Paperback / softback. New.

London, UK: Praeger, 1970. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Octavo. Reprint of 1817 Edition.Shipped from the Calico Cat Bookshop, a brick and mortar bookshop established in 1975.

New York : Praeger Publishers, 1970. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Very good cloth copy with gilt-blocked title to spine. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 598 pp., 3 leaves of plates (1 folded) : map, ports. ; 22 cm. Subjects; Voyages around the world. Pacific Area - Description and travel.

Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

British Library, Historical Print Editions. paperback. New. 7x1x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

Boston: E. G. House, 1818. jun2018. 598 (1) pp. b/w plates, folding chart. A remarkable book by this Duxbury sea captain whose Pacific voyages included stops at Palau, Hawaii, the Galapagos, Manila, Canton, Macao, New Guinea, Australia and the East Indies. His work was the source for Melville's "Benito Cerino", and his account of the Bounty was the first published in America. The folding plate on p. 135 is a chart of Pitcairn Island with recognition views inset. This is the second edition, identical to the first. Hill 463. Howes D-233. Hunnewell p. 34. Judd. 51. Scattered foxing. Bound in 19th century full mottled calf with spine label and gilt decoration..

Boston: E.G. House, for the Author, 1817. b/w plates, one fldg. 598 pp. A remarkable book by this Duxbury sea captain whose Pacific voyages included stops at Palau, Hawaii, the Galapagos, Manila, Canton, Macao, New Guinea, Australia and the East Indies. His work was the source for Melvilles Benito Cerino, and his account of the "Bounty" was the first published in America. The folding plate on p. 135 is a chart of Pitcairn Island with recognition views inset. Hill 463. Howes D-233. Hunnewell p. 34. Judd. 51. Scattered light foxing. Bound in original calf with spine label. Front board detached but present.

Boston: E. House. Good with no dust jacket. 1817. First Edition. Hardcover. Old calf, with gilt lines to spine, red spine label. Rubbing and worming/ few minor stains to the leather, label is rubbed and a bit chipped. PO inscription. Includes errata at rear, frontis, plate of Abba Thulle, and folding plate of Pitcairn's Island. Foxing/browning, some damping, worming. Sound. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 598,[1] pages .

Boston: Printed by E. G. House, for the author, 1817. First edition. Hardcover. very good condition in brown calf with gilt fillet, label on spine damages, foxed. 598 p. fold. pl., 2 port. (incl. front.) 22 cm. "A Narrative of Voyages and Travels in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres: Comprising Three Voyages Round the World" is a travelogue written by Amasa Delano. This book chronicles the author's experiences during his three voyages around the world, providing a detailed account of his adventures and encounters in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Delano's narrative takes readers on a captivating journey as he explores various regions across the globe. He shares his observations, encounters, and the challenges he faced during his extensive travels. The book offers a unique perspective on the different cultures, landscapes, and natural wonders encountered by the author throughout his voyages. In the northern hemisphere, Delano delves into his experiences in regions such as Europe,… Read More

This is an interesting copy of "A Narrative of Voyages and Travels, in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres Comprising Three Voyages Round the World; Together with a Voyage of Survey and Discovery of the Pacific Ocean and Oriental Islands" by Amasa Delano. This particular copy has ties to the War of 1812 - please see "Provenance" below. 1817 1st edition; Printed by E.G. House, for the Author; Boston. Full leather binding. With a frontispiece portrait of Delano, a portrait of "Abba Thulle" - King of the Pelew Islands taken 1791, and a partial fold-out map of "Pitcairns Island" (only 2 of the 3 panels are present). The book chronicles Massachusetts sea captain Delano's voyages between 1790 and 1810, covering the Hawaiian, "Pelew," and Galapagos islands; New Guinea, Australia, and the East Indies; Chile and Peru; and Manila, Canton and Macao. This book (chapter 18 in particular) was used as inspiration by Herman Melville for his novel "Benito Cereno."PROVENANCE: This copy contains the handwritten names… Read More

Boston: Printed by E.G. House, for the Author, 1817. 598,[1]pp. plus two engraved plates including frontispiece portrait, and engraved folding map. Contemporary calf, rebacked in modern calf in matching style, spine gilt. Boards scuffed and worn, especially at extremities. Light foxing throughout, faint dampstain in lower gutter throughout the text, most pronounced in the first half. Overall, good. One of the major printed accounts of world voyages for its time, and the source book for Melville's BENITO CERINO. Delano recounts his travels between 1790 and 1810, encompassing visits to the Palau, Hawaiian, and Galapagos islands; Manila, Canton, and Macao; New Guinea, Australia, and the East Indies; and Chile and Peru. Includes detailed accounts of whaling and seal hunting, observations of the inhabitants indigenous to Delano's stopping points, etc. HOWES D233. SABIN 19349. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 40635. HILL 463. RICH, pp.92-93. FORBES 463. NAYLOR 64.