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  • The Journals and Life of Captain James Cook complete in Five Volumes with Addendum and Portfolio of Charts and Views – J [John] C Beaglehole [and Skelton] – The Hakluyt Edition

    The Journals and Life of Captain James Cook complete in Five Volumes with Addendum and Portfolio of Charts and Views – J [John] C Beaglehole [and Skelton] – The Hakluyt Edition

    A full set of the prized Hakluyt set put together by the unrelenting John Beaglehole recognised surely as the world authority on James Cook.

    Five thick royal octavo books and portfolio of charts and maps published progressively.. The Voyage volumes were technically published by the Cambridge University Press for the Hakluyt Society; the Life of Cook was published directly by the Hakluyt Society having been printed by A C Black. As a bonus, a small one, we have the addendum to Volume II “Cook and the Russians”, again a Beaglehole work, of only nine pages, in Hakluyt blue wrapper published in 1973.

    1. Volume I – The Voyage of the Endeavor 1768-1771 – 1968 Edition – 696 pages.
    2. Volume II – The Voyage of the Resolution and Adventure 1772-1775 – 1969 edition – 1,028 pages
    3. Volume III in Two Parts – the Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery 1967 edition – Part One 718 pages and Part Two 719-1,647 pages … plus addendum on the Russians. 
    4. Volume IV – The Life of Captain James Cook – published in 1974 – 760 pages
    A heavy set which would require a sizeable overseas postage supplement. Said that we do our best to minimise postage.

    Each volume illustrated with reproduction of images, charts etc on thick wove paper, many folding.

    All of the above edited etc. by John. Beaglehole. The portfolio of Charts and Views was edited by cartographic supremo R.A. Skelton, with content reproduced from the original manuscripts – all present in the original portfolio with Cook emblem to front.

    All bound in original Hakluyt style, blue cloth covered boards each with their original dust jacket – showing a little age but now protected in removable Brodart.

    Internally a little age, and a hint of eau de library. Otherwise, a worthy complete set … getting hard to find all in original dust jackets.

    Original owner A [Tony] W Sweeney who headed up the Australian Military Malaria Research Unit … his letter of acknowledgement of receipt but awaiting one volume included. Maybe a interesting context.

    Beaglehole the definitive reference on James Cook and his Voyages – Complete over 4,000 pages – should be enough!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $890.00

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  • U.F.O – Evaluating the Evidence – Bill Yenne

    U.F.O – Evaluating the Evidence – Bill Yenne

    Who doesn’t like a good U.F.O book?

    Published by Saraband, USA in 1997. Largish quarto, 160 pages, with a multitude of UFO images and related … corny UFO designed end paper … we like them. Nibble on dust jacket otherwise very good. A bit too big for economical Overseas postage.

    The author is an aviation / space ex buff so the UFO interested is a related spin off [joke intended]. Some really good stuff in here as well as the usual “cover up” … not sure why government is so obsessed with hiding the truth about UFO … they may be friendly ….

    UFO explained – lots of them – look up next time you are out!

    $35.00

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  • Atomic Energy for Military Purposes [the “official” book about the making of the first Atomic Bomb] – Henry Smyth – 1945

    Atomic Energy for Military Purposes [the “official” book about the making of the first Atomic Bomb] – Henry Smyth – 1945

    Full text of the Official Report … subtitled A General Account of the Scientific Research and Technical Development That Went into the Making of Atomic Bombs.

    This is the new and enlarged edition, which includes statements by the British and Canadian Governments.

    Not everyone’s cup of tea. For scientists particularly physicists and physical chemists a startlingly frank book about the Manhattan Project and what went on about, and into the making of, the first atomic weapon.

    Published by the Princeton University Press in 1945, described as a fifth printing. Paper covered octavo, 308 (previously 264) pages, with photographs of the facilities and the first boom. The front covered has been repaired at the hinge, otherwise a pretty good copy.

    The back history is well laid out, the fundamental science and the challenges. The simplicity of “critical mass” has always amazed Voyager. But it was the speed that CM is attained that was the key before all sorts of other leakages could take place in that extended micro-second. Typical of what can be achieved during wartime. The management (laboratory) structure … the heads of each, all famous scientists. Voyager hero, British Nobel Prize Winner, James “Neutron” Chadwick spent three years there and is recognised here as making a fundamental contribution.

    Oppenheimer is the first name that comes to most. His organisational ability could not be questioned. The speed at which the first device was manufactured after the science was decided upon is nothing mor than remarkable. On the night of the first test they were delayed by a significant lightening storm … Oppenheimer went out into the darkness and at the first sight of stars declared the experiment on …

    The First Atomic Bomb – the whole official story – like it or not … it makes interesting scientific and historical reading.

     

    $50.00

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  • IMAGO MVUNDI (MUNDI) The Journal of The International Society for the History of Cartography – Volume 42

    IMAGO MVUNDI (MUNDI) The Journal of The International Society for the History of Cartography – Volume 42

    Published by Imago Mundi, King College London in 1990. Folio, 179 pages including advertisements. Illustrated with maps, charts and diagrams. original blue cloth with gilt titling and device. Very good condition.

    An annual publication and the pinnacle of cartographic research. Superbly presented.

    Contents include – Monumental Legends on Medieval Manuscript Maps; Derrotera Map of the Bahamas; Maps as Art and Science from the 16thC; Land Company Mapping in North America; Sanson-Jaillot map of South America 1674 etc etc

    Extensive book reviews provided an excellent bibliography for cartography enthusiasts.

    Imago Mundi cannot be improved

    $50.00

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  • IMAGO MVUNDI (MUNDI) – Vol 41 – 1989 – The Journal of The International Society for the History of Cartography.

    IMAGO MVUNDI (MUNDI) – Vol 41 – 1989 – The Journal of The International Society for the History of Cartography.

    Published by Imago Mundi, Kings College, London. Small folio, 172 pages plus advertisements. Illustrated with maps, charts and diagrams. original blue cloth with gilt titling and device. Very good condition.

    An annual publication and the pinnacle of cartographic research. Superbly presented.

    The Treasure in this publication includes … Kuni-ezu – Japanese provincial maps by Hirotada Kawamura; a French paper focused on the North-West passage with maps by Laperousee, Buache, Delisle etc; maps of the Mississippi and the Gulf of [Mexico!]; dating the oldest Portuguese maps by Alfredo Pinheiro Marques; The Ruysch World Map; the Schaffhausen Carta Marina of 1531 by Henry Bruman etc etc.

    Extensive book reviews provided an excellent bibliography for cartography enthusiasts.

    Imago Mundi cannot be improved

    $60.00

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  • IMAGO MVUNDI (MUNDI) – Vol 30 [Second Series Volume 4] – 1978 The Journal of The International Society for the History of Cartography

    IMAGO MVUNDI (MUNDI) – Vol 30 [Second Series Volume 4] – 1978 The Journal of The International Society for the History of Cartography

    Published by Imago Mundi, c/o Lympe Castle, Kent [Harry Margary's magnificent residence] . Small folio, 132 pages plus advertisements. Illustrated with maps, charts and diagrams. original blue cloth with gilt titling and device. Very good condition.

    An annual publication and the pinnacle of cartographic research. Superbly presented.

    The Treasure in this publication includes a paper title “The map in Vermeer’s Art of Painting” by James Welu. 17th C Dutch painting of indoors scenes show intricate and authentic maps of the period used a wall-hangings – decorative items. In addition, a quality paper by Louis de Vorsey on the ”Amerindian contributions to the mapping of North America with some great cartographic illustrations. The very early woodcut map know as the Rom Weg map circa 1500 gets a good airing.

    Extensive book reviews provided an excellent bibliography for cartography enthusiasts.

    Imago Mundi cannot be improved

    $70.00

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