A New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels - Moore 1778

Overview

Offered here is a stunning, complete two-volume set of one of the most comprehensive geographical works of the late 18th century. Compiled by the renowned hydrographer and navigation expert John Hamilton Moore, this "New and Complete Collection" served as a definitive record of global exploration during the peak of the British Enlightenment.

Why This Set is Exceptional

• The Captain Cook Connection: Published in 1778, this set is among the earliest to compile detailed accounts and technical insights from Captain Cook’s first and second voyages, capturing the public's obsession with the South Seas.

• Naval Pedigree: Unlike other general collections, Moore’s background as a teacher of navigation provided a level of hydrographic detail that made this the "gold standard" for naval officers of the era.

• Regional Rarity: Includes early, sought-after descriptions and plates of "New Holland" (Australia) and the East Indies, making it a cornerstone for collectors focused on the Pacific and Southeast Asia.

Physical Description & Condition

• Format: Two massive Folio volumes.

• Binding: Uniformly bound in attractive tan leather with contrasting red and green gilt-lettered spine labels. The bindings are solid, with bright gilt work that offers excellent shelf appeal.

• Illustrations: Richly illustrated with copperplate engravings, including maps and detailed views of indigenous cultures, flora, and fauna encountered by European explorers.