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[4],6 pp. With 8 (of 9) copper-engraved maps, with original hand-coloring. With a sheet with engraved parallels, meridians and title only facing the appropriate map for copying that facing map (none have been used). 42.5x53 cm (16¾x21"), original plain wrappers; modern folding box with leather cover label (stains to box).

Rare set of maps for educational purposes. The dates on maps range from May, 1775 to December, 1783; some are labeled second edition. The appropriate maps show the tracks of all three of Cook's voyages. Lacking the map of the world on Mercator's projection, though the sheet for copying it is present.. 

The maps present include:

• Europe. 1783.
• Asia. 1775.
• Africa. 1775
• America. 1776.
• Eastern Hemisphere. 1783. With tracks of Cook and Furneaux.
• Western Hemisphere. 1782. With tracks of Cook and Furneaux, and notice of Cook's death on Hawaii.
• Northern Hemisphere. 1783. With tracks of Cook and notice of his death on Hawaii.
• Southern Hemisphere. 1783. With tracks of Cook and earlier explorers.