Captain Cook's Flintlock Holster Pistol
Captain Cook's Pistol: An early 18th century Continental Flintlock holster pistol, the lock signed 'Corbau-AMaastricht' with plain 13 bore barrel, brass fore-sight, spurred brass pommel (minor damage to spur tips), brass trigger guard, replacement ramrod…
Complete Set of Cook's Voyages in First Editions
A complete set of the three official publications of Cook's voyages in first Editions, comprising: first voyage, Hawkesworth, John, an Account of the voyages Undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere,…
A complete set of three official publications of Cook's voyages in second editions, including the first voyage 1773, second voyage 1777, third voyage 1785 with atlas, cook, Captain James (by John Hawkesworth), first voyage, an account of the voyages…
The Death of Captain Cook
Webber's famous representation 'The Death of Captain Cook', original engraving, drawn by John Webber and engraved by F.Bartolozzi (figures) and W.Byrne (landscape). Published London 1 July 1785. Measuring 29.5 cm x 40 cm, including caption and plate…
Voyages in Southern Hemisphere, 1773
Set of 3 volumes Hawkesworth, John 'An Account of the Voyages Undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, & Successively Performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Carteret, Captain Wallis, & Captain Cook…
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Official Account of Cook's First Voyage, 1773
[Cook]. Hawkesworth, John, editor. An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His Present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Carteret, Captain Wallis and Captain Cook…
Account of Southern Hemisphere Voyages
Hawkesworth, John (1715 - 1773), An Account of the Voyages undertaken by the order, of His present Majesty for making Discoveries in the, Southern Hemisphere, and successively performed, by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain…
Cook's Voyages and Discoveries with Illustrated Charts
'A General Chart Exhibiting the Discoveries made by Captn James Cook in this and his two preceding Voyages; with the Tracks of the Ships under his Command by Lieut Heny Roberts of His Majesty's Royal Navy' [W. Palmer sculp. (London, G. Nicol and T. Cadell…
Cook's Third Voyage with Atlas of Plates (1784)
Cook, James, a voyage to the Pacific Ocean ... (1784), ['Cook's third Voyage'], with an atlas of the plates, James cook and James King, a voyage to the Pacific Ocean, Undertaken by the Command of his Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern…
Botanical illustrations from Captain Cook's voyage
Banks, Joseph and Solander, Daniel. Illustrations of the botany of Captain Cook's voyage round the world in H.M.S. Endeavour in 1768-71. London, Printed by order of the British Museum, 1900-05. Three volumes large folio, with 320 photolithographed plates…
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Captain Cook's Third Voyage (if counting "Captain" as one word)
Cook: [Third voyage] Ellis, William. An Authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, during the Years 1776,1777,1778,1779,and 1780; in search of a north -West Passage…
Rare Terracotta Bust of Captain James Cook with Pedestal Base
Bakewell Bros., rare terracotta bust of Captain James Cook, resting on cylindrical terracotta pedestal base (2), height 97 cm (bust), height 93 cm (pedestal). Provenance: One of three known to exist in the world. Originally placed in the garden at St…
Banks' Florilegium Australia 1980-1990 (Engravings)
Banks' Florilegium - part VII Australia, 1980-1990, Part VII numbered 62 /100, plates 136-157, copperplate engravings issued by Alecto Historical Editions in association with the British Museum; the cloth bound folio being part of the complete full colour…
Gifts of Civilization Vessel by Raewyn Atkinson
Raewyn Atkinson (b 1955), Gifts of Civilization coil vessel red earthenware clay slip, scraffito, transfer print & oxide, signed & dated '03 to base with original paper label, 19 cm height, 44 cm length, 27 cm width. Provenance, purchased from Avid,…
Pacific Ocean Discoveries by Cook & King
Captains James Cook & James King 'A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean...Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere.. Captains Cook, Clerke and Gore, London 1784, 4 volumes hinges loose and some pages, book plates for a L de Haes
Limited Edition Banks' Florilegium Engravings of New Zealand Plants
A set of Banks' Florilegium limited edition 'Part XX: New Zealand plates 402-423' engravings, Banks' Florilegium is a collection of copperplate engravings of plants that were gathered by Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander from 1768 to 1771 while…
Captain James cook, samples of the Pacific tapa cloth, collected on the three voyages of Captain James Cook: 1769-1779, mounted, 17 x 17 cm, framed & mounted. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
18ct Gold Captain Cook Commemorative Coin Set (10 words)
An 18ct gold Captain Cook Commemmorative Coin Set; 200th anniversary, 1770 - 1970. Wt. 55.4 and 23.3g.
Gallipoli: Anzac Cove Through the Eyes of Young Soldiers
Gallipoli - 'With The Camera At Anzac': group of 40 photographs (each 11.5 x 16 cm) taken by three young Australian soldiers Henry James Lowe, Arthur James Cook & George Downs at Anzac Cove and surrounding areas in 1915. This is an almost complete…
Cook's 1772 Chart of New Zealand
James Cook 'Chart of New Zealand...', rare original 1772 engraving by John Bayly from the official first edition Hawkesworth publication of Cook's Voyage. hand coloured in outline. 49 cm x 38 cm. The first complete coastline chart of all New Zealand,…
Cook's Discoveries: General Chart and Ship Tracks
A selection of bound maps; including a general chart: exhibiting the discoveries made by Captain. James Cook in this and his two preceding voyages; with the tracks of the ships under his command.
James Cook Bi-Centenary 18ct Gold Coins in Box (2)
Matthey Garrett, James Cook bi-Centenary 1970 coin in box, stamped 18ct no. 039, approx 54.876grams, approx 4.5 cm dia along with another in original box, stamped 18ct no. 039, with certificate no. 039,signed by William a Watts, approx 23.468 grams,…
Pratt Ware Captain Cook Plaque
A Pratt Ware plaque of Captain James cook, oval with scrolled cresting and apron and beaded frame with the great explorer shown after the portrait by William Hodges above a pair of crossed laurel branches, the creamware with orange, black, blue and green…
Southern Hemisphere Voyages, 1773
Volumes 1-3 Hawkesworth, J. 'An Account of the Voyages undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, by Commodore Byron, Capt. Carter, Capt. Wallis & Capt. Cook in the dolphin, swallow, & Endeavour, pub.…
Rare Captain Cook Pottery Bust from 1877
A rare Australian pottery bust of Captain Cook, circa 1877, 29 cm high
Captain James cook, samples of the Pacific tapa cloth, collected on the three voyages of Captain James Cook': 1769-1779, mounted, 26 x 18 cm, framed & mounted. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
South Seas Voyage Journal, Sydney Parkinson, 1773
A Journal of a voyage to the south Seas, Sydney Parkinson, 1773; a journal of a voyage to the south Seas in his Majesty's ship, the Endeavour. Faithfully transcribed from the papers of the late Sydney Parkinson, Draughtsman to Joseph Banks, Esq, on his…
Limited Edition Captain Cook Loving Cup by Royal Doulton
Rare Royal Doulton, Captain Cook twin handled loving cup, limited run of 350 no 262. The handles in the form of two flags, figures in high relief to the body, of Captain Cook landing at Botany, signed by Charles Noke and Harry Fenton circa 1933, with…
Pratt Ware Captain Cook Plaque
A Pratt Ware embossed pottery plaque of Captain Cook, yellow ochre border with raised seed pearl decorative border, oval 13.5 x 12.3 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon Collection, privately acquired from the above in 2005
Captain Cook's Three Voyages (if counting "Captain" as one word)
The three Voyages of Captain James Cook around the world in 7 volumes Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and brown, London 1821, including map and plates, calf, gilt type and banding some foxing and discolouration, spines have some wear.
Cook's 1770 Chart of New Zealand
'Chart of New Zealand Explored in 1769 and 1770'. By Lieutenant J Cook, Commander of Her Majesty's barque Endeavour. Hand coloured. 50 x 38 cm
Cook's Voyage Volume II with Rare New Zealand Chart
James Cook: 'Cook's Voyage' Volume II, the official first edition Hawkesworth publication 1773. Notably including: 'Chart of New Zealand...' engraved by John Bayly [The rare original first complete coastline chart of all New Zealand, showing the track of…
Scrimshaw Trio: Cook, Howe, and Ohio
Group of three scrimshaw whale's teeth depicting Captain James Cook, General Howe and The Ohio, largest 11.5 cm
Voyages to the Southern Hemisphere
Hawkesworth, John An Account of the Voyages undertaken by the order of His Present Majesty for making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere. And successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the Dolphin…
The Life of Captain James Cook by Andrew Kippis
Andrew Kippis, the life of Captain James cook, (Dublin: Chamberlaine, Colles, et al., 1788) 1st Irish edition, issued in the same year as the first London edition; 8vo, contemporary calf, the spine with gilt and contrasting label, blank endpapers, XVI,…
Cook's 1774 Map of New Zealand
New Zealand : James Cook: 'Carte de la N.le Zelande visitee en 1769 et 1770 par le Lieutenant J. Cook Commandant de l'Endeavour vaißeau de la Majeste', James Cook, Published Paris, 1774; engraved by Robert Benard. 49 x 38 cm. The original French edition…
Captain Cook's Pacific Voyage, 1776-1780
Cook, James (Captain), a voyage to the Pacific Ocean, Undertaken by Command of his Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere: Performed under the Direction of Captains cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780.…
1785 Engraved Portrait of Captain James Cook
A rare 1785 'Captain James Cook, F.R.S' line engraved portrait, by O. Birrell after H. Dodd, the full length portrait surmounted by crest and motto: 'Per Mare Exegi Per Terras' (by sea monumentum by land). Published July 20, Pater Noster row. Dodd del.;…
Captain Cook Chart and Portrait
Captain Cook: 'A New and Complete Chart of the World, Displaying the Tracks of Captn Cook, and other Modern Navigators' by Thomas Bowen [London, c1787], plus Portrait of Captain James Cook 'Engd. by H.B.Hall's Sons, New York' [c1880]. Both framed, various…
Limited Edition Captain Cook Commemorative Loving Cup
Doulton Captain Cook twin handled loving cup, the handles in the form of two flags, figures in high relief to the body, of Captain Cook landing at Botany, signed by Charles Noke and Harry Fenton circa 1933, limited edition commemorative loving cup, #…
A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Captain Cook
Cook, James (Captain) A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean; Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere: Performed Under the Direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780.…
Royal Doulton Captain Cook Loving Cup
A Royal Doulton loving cup, Captain Cook, issued: 1933, no.: 308/350, height 25 cm
Pacific Ocean Discoveries 1700s
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas (1703-1772). 'Carte Reduite Des Mers Comprises Entre L'Asie et L'Amerique Apelees par les Navigateurs Mer Du Sud ouMer Pacifique...', [Paris: Depot de la Marine, 1776.], attractively hand-coloured, 55 x 82 cm (image), 83 x 112 cm…
South Pacific and Surrounding Coasts, 1776
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1776, Carte Reduite des Mers Comprises Entre l'Asie et l'Amerique Apelees par les Navigateurs Mer du Sud ou Mer Pacifique.., Paris, 1776, 63 x 89 cm. The chart focuses on the South Pacific, extending to China, Korea & Japan in the…
NZ Proof Coins: Endeavour & RNZAF 75 Years of Service
Two New Zealand proof coins, includes: 1994 silver and gold 50 cents Endeavour, 9ct gold centre, ltd. ed. 500 in case together with $1 silver RNZAF 75 Years of Service.
Captain Cook's Voyages and Life
A book, Captain Cook's voyages round the world, containing the Whole of his Discoveries, with Memoirs of his life and Particulars of his Unfortunate death a rebound example, Published by J Robins & Co. Albion press, ivy Lane, Paternoster row, London.…
Limited Edition Royal Doulton Captain Cook Loving Cup
Royal Doulton loving cup Captain Cook. Limited edition 54/350. By Charles Noke & Harry Fenton. Height 25 cm
Marine Art: Famous Ships and Nautical Terms
One volume, John Allcot marine Artist Copperfield Publishing Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW in 1978, 1978. Fully bound in rich blue morocco, gold blocked with raised bands on spine. Contains 34 full colour tipped in plates of famous ships such as Roebuck, Endeavour…
Limited edition Captain Cook loving cup
A rare Royal Doulton limited edition commemorative 'Captain Cook' loving cup by Charles J. Noke #265/350, with certificate signed by Charles J. Noke 24.5 cm high
Limited Edition Royal Doulton Captain Cook Loving Cup
Royal Doulton 'Captain Cook' loving cup by Charles Noke, numbered 14/350, with 'Scroll of Fame', factory mark to base, 25 cm high, 25 cm wide.
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Captain Cook's Landing at Botany Bay
Percy Trompf [1902-1964], Australia. The Landing of Captain Cook at Botany Bay 1770, c1935 Colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 48 x 62 cm. Linen-backed., Text includes 'Posters Ltd, Sydney. Australian National Travel Association, 435A Collins…
Crown Devon's Musical Jug: Advance Australia Fair, 1935
Fielding's Crown Devon, a porcelain 'Advance Australia Fair' musical jug, circa 1935, relief moulded with a scene of Captain Cook entering Botany Bay, and the poem 'Advance Australia Fair, further later inscribed in gilded lettering: presented to the…
Rare Captain Cook Staffordshire Pottery Figure (9 words)
A rare Captain Cook Staffordshire pottery figure, circa 1845. 17 cm
Captain James Cook Engraved Portrait, London 1785
Engraving of the portrait of Captain James Cook; Alexander Hogg, London, 1785; Accurately engraved by Mr Thornton from the original picture in the possession of G.W. Anderson; 23 cm x 33 cm
Wedgwood Blue Jasper Bowl Commemorating Captain Cook's Landing
A large commemorative Wedgwood blue Jasper bowl, circa 1970, in the original presentation box, commemorating the Australian bi-centenary of the landing of Captain James Cook at Botany Bay, with an applied white relief frieze of arabesque and floral…
Captain Cook Commemorative Loving Cup
Royal Doulton Captain cook loving cup, to commemorate Captain cook the Greatest Navigator, edition 145/350, with twin handles draped in flags, decorated continuously with scene of figures at Botany bay, signed by Charles Noke and Harry Fenton, height 25 cm
Sir Joseph Banks: Naturalist, Botanist, and President of Royal Society
Sir Joseph Banks - as President of the Royal Society: oval stipple engraving by Joseph Collyer (1748-1827), painted by John Russell RA (1745-1806), early 19th century, original frame, overall 13.5 x 12 cm., Sir Joseph Banks naturalist, botanist and patron…
Captain Cook 200th Anniversary 18ct Gold Medallion
Captain Cook 18ct gold 200th anniversary medallion, 23.66 grams marked 18ct to rim
New Zealand Head - Sydney Parkinson Engraving
Head of a New Zealander' - Sydney Parkinson. Engraving 1773, framed and mounted. This recording was sketched during Cook's first voyage around New Zealand, beginning in 1769. A copper plate etching was made from his original drawing. Sydney Parkinson was…
Cook's Voyages to the Pacific Ocean (1784)
Cook's voyages to the Pacific Ocean first Octavo edition, three of four volumes, being the first three., published August 13th, 1784 by J. Fielding Pater nofter row. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean; Undertaken by Command of his Majesty, for making…
"The Journal of H.M.S. Endeavour 1768-1771" Limited Edition
James Cook, 'The Journal of H.M.S. Endeavour 1768-1771' Genesis publications 1977. Limited edition 413/500. Large quarts in slipcase and original posting box. Half leather, gilding to spine. Numerous plates, some coloured
Bronze Captain James Cook Statue
Early bronze copy of Captain James Cook, after Sir Thomas Brock standing on a timber base, with a plaque reading 'Capt. James Cook, RN, Frs 1728-1779'. Condition: good, minor wear consistent with age, height including base 42.5 cm
Cook's Three Voyages World Map (9 words)
(World map) Heinrich Robert / F. A. Schraembl, 1789, Generalkarte soemmtlicher Entdeckungen auf den drei Grossen Weltreisen des Kapit Jacob Cook. Two sheets, each 49 x 60 cm to the printed margins. Large world map showing the routes of three voyages made…
Scrimshaw Powder Horn with Kangaroo and Tallship Engraving
A scrimshaw powder horn engraved with a tallship and kangaroo after George Stubbs' 'The Kongouro of New Holland'. Stubbs was an English painter best known for his paintings of horses. His painting of 'The Kongouro from New Holland' was the first painting…
Australian Expedition Reference Books
Four Australian Expedition reference books; the log of the hallmarked sterling Bounty 1787-1789, by Lieutenant William Bligh. Published by Genesis publications limited, 1975. Half lather bound with buckram boards and housed in slip case. Edition 372 of…
Captain Cook's Landing: Australia 1770
Percival Albert (Percy) Trompf (1902 - 1964), Australia The Landing of Captain Cook at Botany Bay 1770, colour lithograph, circa 1930, signed in the plate, lower right, Printed by Posters Ltd., Sydney and marked 'Poster No.1', above the Australian…
Journals of James Cook and Beaglehole's Life
Cook, James. The journals... on his voyages of discovery. Edited by J.C. Beaglehole. Cambridge, Hakluyt Society, 1955-67. Four volumes in five, thick octavo, coloured frontispieces, numerous maps and plates, and portfolio of charts, original cloth in…
Historic Australian Map Collection
Australia: Collection of maps in folder, noted 'Chart of the Track of the Dolphin, Tamar, Swallow & Endeavour through the South Seas...' by Bowen [London, 1773], 'Karte von Australien' by Johannes Walch [Augsburg, c1810], 'Oceanique Centrale' by Pierre…
Captain Cook's Voyages
Captain Cook's Voyages Around the world in two volumes Newcastle, M.brown, at the bible, in the flesh market, 1790, leather bound with ribbed spine, various illustrations throughout, spine and binding very worn, some foxing
South Sea Discoveries Chart, 1765-1769
Chart of part of the South Sea shewing the tracts & discoveries made by His Majestys Ships Dolphin...& Tamer....1765, Dolphin...& Swallow...1767, and Endeavour, Lieutenant Cooke, 1769', engraved by W.Whitchurch [London, 1773], window mounted, framed &…
Carte Reduite-De La Mer De Sud 1753., and, Chart of Part of The Coast of New South Wales From Cape Tribulation to Endeavour Straits By Lieut. J Cook 1770, two engravings, each with printed text in image, 20.5 x 35.5 cm and 30 x 34 cm
Captain Cook's Southern Hemisphere Chart (1777)
A Chart of the Southern Hemisphere by Captain James Cook, published by William Strahan [London 1777]. 55 x 57 cm
Captain Cook's World Map Puzzle
'A New Map of the World, exhibiting the tracks of Captain Cook and all the modern discoveries' A dissected puzzle made in England circa 1790, missing three pieces. A wooden boxed set depicting a map of the world charting Cook's three voyages and the…
The Life of Captain James Cook
Kippis, Andrew, D.D.F.R.S and S.A, 'The life of Captain James Cook', first Dublin edition, 1788, printed for H. Chamberlain, W. Colles... and B. Dornin; original half binding in red leather with blue paper board covers, paper title to spine
Captain Cook Engraving by James Basire
James Basire (British, 1730-1802), Captain James cook, 1777, engraving, painted Wm Hodges, engraved J Basire, published London (new Street, shoe Lane, and the strand): Publish'd as the Act directs by Wm. Strahan & Thos. Cadell, 1777 Feby. 1st 26 x 19.5 cm…
'The Endeavour Entering the pier, a Trifle from Margate' antique Battersea enamel patch box, 18th century, 5 cm wide
Library Collection: Exploration, History, and Language
A small library of books including 'Journal of the Voyage to New South Wales' by John White [2002 Melbourne reprint]; 'H.M.Bark Endeavour' by Ray Parkin [Melbourne, 1997]; 'Historical Records of New South Wales' [Syd, 1892] in 4 volumes; assorted travel…
Exploration of the South Pacific by European ships
Benard, Robert (Paris, 1774), Carte d'une partie de la Mer du Sud Contenant les Decouvertes de Vaisseaux de sa Majeste: Le Dauphin, Commodore Byron, la Tamar, Capitne Mouats, 1765. Le Dauphin, Capitne Wallis, Le Swallow, Capitne Cartaret, 1767. et…
French Hemisphere Oriental Map, 1768
Map: A French hand coloured map 'Hemisphere Oriental', circa 1768, attributed to Brion de la Tour, pre Captain Cook with undefined east coast of Australia. 42 x 36 cm
Captain Cook's Journals: New Zealand and Australia (1969)
A set of second Editon the Journals of Captain cook, both New Zealand and Australia in a hard case and printed in 1969, height 24 cm, width 16 cm, depth 3 cm
Captain Cook's Journals, Charts & Views (Hakluyt Society)
The Journals of Captain James Cook in four volumes, along with a copy of his charts and views; the Journal of Captain James Cook, published for the Hakluyt Society, 1968-1974. Along with charts & views drawn by Cook and his officers and reproduced from…
Royal Doulton Captain Cook Bicentenary Loving Cups
Two Royal Doulton James cook Bicentenary loving cups, numbers 373/500 and 379/500 in black basalt with low relief profile portrait and a scene of the Landing, gilt lettering 'Captain Cook 1770 Australia 1970', height 21 cm
1769 New Zealand Map by Lieutenant J. Cook
'Carte De La Nouvelle Zelande Vifite'e En 1769'. By Lieutenant J Cook, Commander of the Endeavour 1770. Hand coloured. 49 x 39.5 cm
19th Century Wedgwood Blue Jasper Portrait Medallions
Three Wedgwood blue jasper portrait medallions, Lord Nelson, Captain Cook and the Duke of Wellington, English, 19th century, and later. 11.5 cm high
Coastline Map of New South Wales, 18th Century
Carte D'Une Partie De La Cote De La N.Le Galles Merid.Le Depuis Le cap Tribulation, James Cook, Paris, late 18th century; the coloured engraving showing a portion of the New south Wales coastline, from cape Tribulation to Endeavour Straits and cape York;…
Captain Cook's Voyages: Two Leather Bound Volumes
Captain Cook: 'Cook's Voyages' a Compendious History of Captain Cook's Last Voyage...A new edition (Lond. 1784, printed by G.Kearsley) volume 2 leather bound, front hinge opening with rubbed edges; 'Captain Cook's Third Voyage to the Pacific Ocean' (Lond.…
Huon Pine Picture Frame with Captain Cook Lithograph, 1865
An antique Tasmanian huon pine picture frame, with an 1865 colour lithograph of Captain cook, mid 19th century, the frame internal 39 x 48 cm, 51 x 60 cm overall
Rare Royal Doulton 'Botany Bay' Urn with Captain Cook's Obelisk
A rare Royal Doulton 'Botany Bay' urn, circa 1925, painted with a view of the obelisk at Captain Cook's Landing place, Kurnell in shades of green with gilt highlights, the square foot with transfer printed mark and titled 'Botany Bay' to the underside, 15…
Discovery of Australia: European Priority Before Cook (1895)
The Discovery of Australia by George Collingridge; a Critical Documentary and Historic Investigation Concerning the Priority of Discovery in Australasia by Europeans before the arrival of Lieut. James Cook, in the 'Endeavour', in the year 1770. With…
Lady Juliana: A Controversial Female Convict Transport Ship
Botany Bay & A Female Transport: the London Chronicle, October 20-22, 1789: A small article but a big story, this edition carries an 'Extract of a Letter on board the Lady Juliana, Aitken, for Botany Bay, dated Santa Cruz, Sept.1' in which the…
Chart of Friendly Isles, 1777
Chart of the Friendly Isles, lithograph. Printed in London 1777. From Captain James Cook's second voyage 1773 - 1774. Mounted on board, 21.5 x 33.1 cm
Bronze Medal Collection from Exhibitions and Societies
Collection of bronze medals, including Adelaide 1887 Jubilee international exhibition bronze first order of Merit medal, 1854?, 'Agricultural Society of New South Wales, Practice with Science awarded to Chester Earles first prize 1872?, silver plated…
Cook, Botany Bay, Boxing & Notorious Trial in 1789
Cooks Voyages, Botany Bay & Boxing: the London Chronicle, November 12-14, 1789: Concluding in this issue is the lengthy article (started in the 5-7 Nov. edition) concerning 'A Voyage round the World....' by Captain Nathaniel Portlock, who had accompanied…
Captain Cook's Voyages for Discoveries towards Poles (1811)
(Anderson, G.W.) Captain Cook, Captain Cook's Voyages Round the World for making Discoveries towards the North and South Poles, with an appendix. (Manchester, Russell and Allen, 1811) Octavo, contemporary calf, rebacked, pp. viii, 566, (i - directions to…
Chart of Pacific Ocean with Cook's voyages and incomplete coastlines
Map: 'Chart of the Pacific Ocean' circa 1820 showing New Holland with incomplete northern and southern coastlines and only the east coast of Van Diemen's Land; Papua or New Guinea largely incomplete; Japan, Philippines, eastern China and the north and…
Jesper Albany's Endeavour Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Small scrimshaw whales tooth, the Endeavour, signed Jesper Albany
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