Narrative Of A Journey To The Shores Of The Polar Sea In The Years 1819 20 21 And 22 With Narrative Of A

by John Franklin

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First edition

First editions of both the first and second expeditions. First: 4 folding maps, 30 plates 11 hand-colored and or printed in color . xvi, 768 pp. Half-title and errata slip present. Uncut. Second: 6 folding engraved maps one colored in outline , and 31 steel-engraved plates by Finden after drawings by Captain Black. Uncut. 2 vols. 4to. Modern smooth tan panelled calf gilt. Abbey, Travel 635; Arctic Bib. 5194 and 5198; Field 560 and 561; Graff 1406 and

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