FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 2 volumes, 12mo (191 x 114mm.), engraved frontispieces, 3 engraved charts, 2 folding, contemporary panelled red calf, elaborately decorated in gilt and blind, frontispieces spotted, charts offset, spines faded

[Nelson] Rycroft, bookplate (and faint signature); early inscription "From Mr Miles"

Borba de Moraes 440; Forbes I, 759; Hill (2004) 947; Howes K259; Lada-Mocarski 93 (Russian edition); Sabin 38288

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Setting sail from Kronstadt the expedition visited Brazil, Cape Horn, Chile and Tahiti en route to the northern Pacific ("I was ordered to take in at Kronstadt a cargo to Kamschatka, and to sail from the latter place to the north-west coast of America, in order to protect the Russian American Company from the smuggling carried on there by foreign traders" - introduction). After Kamchatka and New Archangel he returned by way of the Russian Californian settlement at Fort Ross (and describes San Francisco), Hawaii and the Philippines. Pitcairn island is described but was not visited.