Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55

by Elisha Kent Kane

$275 · Offered by Riverrun Books & Manuscripts

Philadelphia: Childs and Peterson, 1857-56. 2 volumes. 8vo. Portrait frontispiece with tissue guard. Profusely illustrated 300 engravings including 22 plates ; 2 folding maps. Original cloth varying colors , gilt-lettered on spine. Provenance: Augustus Seward signature on title , presumably the career Army officer 1826-1876 , son of William H. Seward and Adeline Seward. A very good set, spines light faded, some wear at extremities, some foxing. Item #405574

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