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 late Expedition, with Dr. Solander, round the World. Embellished with Views

London,: Printed for Stanfield Parkinson, the Editor, sold by Messrs. Richardson and Urquhart, 1773. Large 4to (333 x 262 mm). XXIII + (1) + 212 + (2) pp. Engraved portrait of the author as frontispiece. 27 engraved plates. Contemporary green boards. Gilt spine. Red label. Occasional light offsetting and spotting. First edition of the finest personal account of Cook`s first voyage.Sydney Parkinson was employed by Sir Joseph Banks as the botanical draughtsman on Cook`s first voyage to the South seas. He died on the homeward journey at the age of 26. Published posthumously by Sydney Parkinson`s brother, Stanfield. A fine copy. Sabin 58787.