Walter, RichardDes Herrn Admirals, Lord Anson's... Lot 332

Walter, RichardDes Herrn Admirals, Lord Anson's Voyage around the World, which He performed as Commander-in-Chief of a Squadron of His Great Britannic Majesty's Ships of War, sent out for an Enterprise in the South Seas, in the Years 1740, 41, 42, 43, 44 (...). With 34 engraved plates and maps, 32 of which folded (here plate 33 bound in as a copy only). Leipzig and Göttingen, Abraham Vandenhoeck, 1749. XLIV, 382 p., 14 pls. Gr.-8°. Central hardcover with gilt lettering, gilt stamped ribbed label (rubbed and bumped, cover with minor surface damage, rear hinge cracked). Pacific - South Seas Walter, Richard Des Herrn Admirals, Lord Ansons Reise um die Welt, welche Er als Oberbefehlshaber über eine Geschwader von Sr. Großbritannischen Majestät Kriegsschiffen, die zu einer Unternehmung in die Südsee ausgeschickt worden worden, in den Jahren 1740, 41, 42, 43, 44, hat (...). With 34 engraved plates and maps, 32 of which folded (here plate 33 bound in as a copy only). Leipzig and Göttingen, Abraham Vandenhoeck, 1749. XLIV, 382 p., 14 pls. Gr.-8°. Central hardcover with gilt lettering, gilt stamped ribbed label (rubbed and bumped, cover with minor surface damage, rear hinge cracked). First German edition. - VD18 13770578. Sabin 1640. Henze I, 82 - Official report on the sensational circumnavigation of the world by the Englishman George Anson (first published in London in 1748), written down by the chaplain Richard Walter. The voyage with the "Centurion" (the only one of eight ships launched to return) led around Cape Horn, to Peru and Mexico as well as via the Mariana Islands to Macao and Canton. With 3 large maps of Patagonia, the Philippines and the Pacific and rich plate work, including numerous coastal views of Tierra del Fuego with ships. - Browned and somewhat brownstained due to paper, each with fading dampstain in the corners, some backed short tears and losses. Altogether a well-preserved copy with copper plates rich in nuances. Pacific - South Seas - With 34 engraved plates and maps, of which 32 folded (here plate 33 bound in only as a copy). Cont. leather binding with gilt spine (scuffed, rubbed a. bumped, back joint cracked). - First German edition. - Official report on the sensational circumnavigation of the world by the Englishman George Anson (first published in London in 1748). The voyage with the "Centurion" (which was the only one of eight ships to return) led around Cape Horn, to Peru and Mexico as well as via the Mariana Islands to Macao and Canton. With 3 large maps of Patagonia, the Philippines and the Pacific and rich plate work, including numerous coastal views of Tierra del Fuego with ships. - Paper browned and somewhat brownstained, corners with fading dampstains, some backed short tears and defects. Altogether a well-preserved copy with copper plates rich in nuances. This work is taxed. A premium of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and the final invoice amount will be subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.