On offer is an original 1784 first-volume edition of A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, undertaken by command of His Majesty and carried out under the direction of Captains James Cook, Charles Clerke, and John Gore. This early printing documents the celebrated third voyage, covering the years 1776–1780, and remains a cornerstone text in the history of exploration. Captain James Cook is widely regarded as one of the greatest navigators of the 18th century, and his Pacific expeditions significantly expanded European geographical knowledge.

This Volume I example is bound in period leather and shows wear consistent with age, though in overall good condition for a book of its era. The text pages remain clear, and the binding appears stable. Please review the images provided for a full assessment.

KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine 1784 first-volume edition – historic exploration narrative
✅ Documenting Captain James Cook’s third Pacific voyage
✅ Original leather binding
✅ Condition: Wear commensurate with age, generally good
✅ Measurements: approx. 21 × 13.5 cm

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