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Richard King (1811?-1876)
Narrative of a journey to the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in 1833, 1834, and 1835; under the command of Capt.Back. London: Richard Bentley, 1836. 2 volumes, 12° (183 x 112mm). 2 aquatint frontispieces, one engraved plate, lithographic chart. (Neat repair to lower outer corner of title of vol.I, slight damage to frontispiece of vol.I.) Bound to style in modern calf gilt.
First edition of this rare work: only two copies are listed as having sold at auction in the last twenty-five years, it 'contains details of Indian life, as it was presented to members of Captain Back's Expedition. The author charges Captain Back with appropriating his researches' (Sabin). Sabin 37831; Staton & Tremaine 1899. (2)
Narrative of a journey to the shores of the Arctic Ocean, in 1833, 1834, and 1835; under the command of Capt.Back. London: Richard Bentley, 1836. 2 volumes, 12° (183 x 112mm). 2 aquatint frontispieces, one engraved plate, lithographic chart. (Neat repair to lower outer corner of title of vol.I, slight damage to frontispiece of vol.I.) Bound to style in modern calf gilt.
First edition of this rare work: only two copies are listed as having sold at auction in the last twenty-five years, it 'contains details of Indian life, as it was presented to members of Captain Back's Expedition. The author charges Captain Back with appropriating his researches' (Sabin). Sabin 37831; Staton & Tremaine 1899. (2)
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