American Travel, Exploration & Expansion
COXE, William (1748-1828). Account of the Russian Discoveries Between Asia and America. London: J. Nichol for T. Cadell, 1787.
COXE, William (1748-1828). Account of the Russian Discoveries Between Asia and America. London: J. Nichol for T. Cadell, 1787.
Sale 2112 - Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection
Oct 24, 2024
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American Travel, Exploration & Expansion
COXE, William (1748-1828). Account of the Russian Discoveries Between Asia and America. London: J. Nichol for T. Cadell, 1787.
COXE, William (1748-1828). Account of the Russian Discoveries Between Asia and America. London: J. Nichol for T. Cadell, 1787.
8vo. 4 engraved folding maps and one engraved folding view. Contemporary calf (extremities a bit worn).
THIRD EDITION. "This work includes the main Russian discoveries and explorations made in northwestern America in their attempts to open communications with Alaska and the Aleutian Islands" (Hill). The third edition is the first to include the supplement, "A comparative view of the Russian discoveries with those made by Captains Cook and Clerke." Hill 392; Howes C-834; Sabin 17309.
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