The Art of Captain Cook's Voyages
Melbourne. Oxford University Press. 1985- 1987. First editions. Stock ID #215888 The first section of each volume includes a critical and analytical account of the professional artist associated with the relevant voyage. Parkinson (first voyage), Hodges (second voyage), Webber, (third voyage). The second section provides a full descriptive catalogue of the drawings and paintings associated with the voyage arranged chronologically. When referring to this item please quote stockid 215888.
3 volumes in 4. Volumes I & II. Volume III .Volume I: The Voyage of the Endeavour 1768 -1771 with a Descriptive Catalogue of all the known original drawings of peoples, places, artefacts and events and the original engravings associated with them. xv + 247pp. Volume II: The Voyage of the Resolution and Adventure 1772-1775 with a Descriptive Catalogue of all known original drawings and paintings of peoples, places, artefacts and events and original engravings associated with the Voyage. xiii + 274pp. Volume III Text: The Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery 1776 - 1780 with a Descriptive Catalogue of all known original drawings and paintings of peoples, places, artefacts and events and original engravings associated with the Voyage. xiii + 233pp. Volume III: Catalogue. 235 - 669pp.
Illustrated in black and white and colour, indices, all volumes in dustwrappers - some with light wear, in a few places covers have been bumped but a very good set. 34.2 x 24.6cm.
Price: $850.00 AU