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YEAR PUBLISHED: 1856

Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, 54, 55. Vol. I. & II.

$395.00
SKU: 462-463-1185-1186

DESCRIPTION

Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin.
First edition. Two volumes. Publisher's decorative cloth stamped in blind, gilt spines but faded and worn. Volume 1 has a frontispiece portrait, added engraved title, one folded map, and 11 other plates; Volume 2 has a frontispiece portrait, added engraved title, one folded map, one full-page map (plate), and 7 other plates. Both volumes are also illustrated with in-text wood engravings.

Includes two fold out maps:

Chart Exhibiting the Discoveries of the Second American Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin by E.K. Kane.

Mean Monthly Isothermal Lines Baffin Bay.

FULL TITLE

Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, 54, 55. Vol. I. & Vol II.

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Elisha Kent Kane, M.D., U.S.N.

PUBLISHER

Childs & Peterson, 124 Arch Street, Philadelphia

PUBLICATION

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CONDITION

Good, worn and bumped boards and binding as can be seen in photos. Interior pages toned, with foxing and stains present. Maps intact and present with minor tears as is typical with bound maps. See photos for details.