Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853-1855
by Kane, Elisha Kent
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
2 vols. 8vo original black stamped cloth with gilded illustration on cover. Illustrated 464 & 467 pp. Binding shows some edge wear, and there is some minor foxing. This early account of Arctic exploration is illustrated by almost 300 engravings from sketches by the author. The steel plates are by J. M. Butler and the wood engravings are by Van Ingen & Synder. Contains both folding maps.
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- Bookseller
- Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100318
- Title
- Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853-1855
- Author
- Kane, Elisha Kent
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Childs & Peterson
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1856
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Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints
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About Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints
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