The Last of the Arctic Voyages ... in Search of Sir John Franklin

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Lot 1 | The Last of the Arctic Voyages ... in Search of Sir John Franklin
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The Last of the Arctic Voyages ... in Search of Sir John Franklin
Edward Belcher, 1855
BELCHER, Edward (1799-1877). The Last of the Arctic Voyages; Being a Narrative of the Expedition in H.M.S. Assistance ... in Search of Sir John Franklin, During the Years 1852-53-54. London: Lovell Reeve, 1855.

First edition. Belcher’s voyage was the last publicly funded Franklin search expedition. Abbey Travel 645; Arctic Bib. 1241; Hill, p.106; Sabin 4389; TPL 3409.

Two volumes, tall octavo (247 x 153mm). Half-titles. 4 maps, 3 of which are folding; 36 lithographed plates, 15 of which are color (occasional marginal spotting). 19th-century polished calf, spines gilt with morocco lettering and numbering pieces (minor scuffing and darkening to spines and to edges).Belcher, Sir Edward
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