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[DOBBS, Arthur]. A Short Narrative and Justification of the Proceedings of the Committee appointed by the Adventurers, to prosecute Discovery of the Passage to the Western Ocean of America, and to Open and Extend the Trade, and Settle the Countries beyond Hudson's Bay. London: J. Robinson, 1749.
8o (220 x 133 mm). 30 pages. Contemporary blue wrappers, uncut; red quarter morocco folding case.
FIRST EDITION. Often attributed to Arthur Dobbs, and certainly at least written by a supporter of Dobbs's efforts to pursuade the Hudson's Bay Company to pursue the Dobbs plan, the text provides a short historical accounting of the expeditions led in search of a Northwest Passage. Included in the text is the letter from Ryder and Murray to the Privy Counsel asking for a larger reward, stating that the £20,000 has already been exceeded in costs relating to their voyage. VERY RARE: according to American Book Prices Current, no copies have sold in at least 30 years. Alden & Landis 749/248; Sabin 80665 and 51824.
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FIRST EDITION. Often attributed to Arthur Dobbs, and certainly at least written by a supporter of Dobbs's efforts to pursuade the Hudson's Bay Company to pursue the Dobbs plan, the text provides a short historical accounting of the expeditions led in search of a Northwest Passage. Included in the text is the letter from Ryder and Murray to the Privy Counsel asking for a larger reward, stating that the £20,000 has already been exceeded in costs relating to their voyage. VERY RARE: according to American Book Prices Current, no copies have sold in at least 30 years. Alden & Landis 749/248; Sabin 80665 and 51824.