xii, 326 pp. With 3 copper-engraved maps (2 folding). (4to) 28.5x22 cm (11¼x8¾") later half calf and marbled boards, spine tooled in gilt, raised bands, morocco lettering piece. First Separate Edition.
A separate issue, with new title page, of Vol. 4, Part 1 of Burney's "Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean" (London, 1803-1817). The maps show the Caribbean, the Isthmus of Darien and Bay of Panama, and the Galapagos Islands. Burney accompanied Captain Cook on his second and third voyages. Sabin, 9388; Hill, 222. Withdrawn rubberstamp of the Minnesota Historical Society to foot of title page, ink number at foot of following leaf.
