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

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

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

by Kane, Elisha Kent

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Contemporary half-morocco and marbled boards, marbled edges and endpapers. Map lightly toned, scattered marginal staining, some
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Philadelphia: Childs & Peterson, et al., 1856. First edition. Illustrated by upwards of 300 engravings from sketches by the author, folding map. 2 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half-morocco and marbled boards, marbled edges and endpapers. Map lightly toned, scattered marginal staining, some rubbing and edgewear to boards, very good. First edition. Illustrated by upwards of 300 engravings from sketches by the author, folding map. 2 vols. 8vo.

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Title
Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55
Author
Kane, Elisha Kent
Format/Binding
Illustrated by upwards of 300 engravings from sketches by the author, folding map. 2 vols. 8vo
Book Condition
Used - Contemporary half-morocco and marbled boards, marbled edges and endpapers. Map lightly toned, scattered marginal staining, some
Quantity Available
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Edition
First edition
Publisher
Childs & Peterson, et al.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Date Published
1856
Keywords
Arctic / Antarctic
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Marbled boards
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First Edition
In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Edges
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