Lot 2279
Cook, J., Cook's Voyages. 1773-88, hardbound, 9 volumes (plates all intact) + large Atlas and Plates volumes, includes Southern Hemisphere, 1773, 3 volumes, 1883pgs, South Pole and Round the World, 1777, 2 volumes, 774pgs, Northern Hemisphere, 1784, 3 volumes, 1529 pgs & Life of Captain James Cook, 1788, 1 volume, 527pgs; the complete set, binding and cover wear and erosion including insect damage and some staining and toning affecting some pages, an extremely rare 18th century set needing expert restoration.Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $5,750
Lot 2280
Wilkes, C., United States Exploring Expedition 1938-42, Vol. 4. 1845, hardbound, 539pgs + 16 plates and map of Hawaii, narrative written by commander of expedition, contents mostly on the exploration of Hawaii with later chapters on U.S. Northwestern territories; strong spine and cover wear and erosion, pages in good condition.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $300
Lot 2281
Hawaii, Lahainaluna Seminary, 1843-44, 3 Keneta-Hookahi Dala (3¢-$1.00) complete. Set of 6 values, on thin paper mounted on dark brown cardboard, 1/8 value cut into frameline at bottom right, small paper flaws affecting 1/8, 1/4 & $1.00 values, F.-V.F., an attractive and rare complete set.Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $6,250
Lot 2282
Hawaii, Lahainaluna Seminary, 1843-44, 3 Keneta-Hookahi Dala (3¢-$1.00) complete. Set of 6 values, on thin paper mounted on dark brown cardboard, all but lower values with two insect holes, 3¢ with small nick in bottom margin and $1.00 value with small internal paper hole at top right, Fine, a rare complete set.Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Realized: $4,000
Lot 2283
Hawaii, Wailuku Female Seminary 1844, "Hapaunmi" red on thin cardboard. Set of two notes; one with "Edward Bailey" counterstamped in black, surcharge issue with wrinkling and a few small surface scrapes, other fresh with bright color, F.-V.F. overall, a very rare and desirable set.Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Realized: $4,500