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FRANKLIN, John (1786-1847). Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. London: John Murray, 1823.
4o (267 x 210 mm). Errata slip. 4 engraved folding maps and 30 engraved plates after Hood, Back and Curtis by Edward Finden and Curtis (11 hand-colored) (some minor offsetting, some occasional spotting, one map with old marginal tape repair on verso). (Lacking half-title, some occasional spotting.) Contemporary half calf, marbled boards (rebacked, some wear). Provenance: Archibald Simpson (bookplate).
FRANKLIN'S FIRST ARCTIC VOYAGE
FIRST EDITION of Franklin's overland voyage to explore the north coast of the American continent east of the Coppermine River. Covering 5,500 miles and lasting for three years, the journey was one of unimaginable hardship, with many men in Franklin's party dying of starvation, exposure, and murder. Franklin returned to London in 1822 a hero, and this narrative at once became a classic of travel literature. Abbey Travel 635; Field 560; Hill 635; Lande 1181; NMM 827; Sabin 25624; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 1248.
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FRANKLIN'S FIRST ARCTIC VOYAGE
FIRST EDITION of Franklin's overland voyage to explore the north coast of the American continent east of the Coppermine River. Covering 5,500 miles and lasting for three years, the journey was one of unimaginable hardship, with many men in Franklin's party dying of starvation, exposure, and murder. Franklin returned to London in 1822 a hero, and this narrative at once became a classic of travel literature. Abbey Travel 635; Field 560; Hill 635; Lande 1181; NMM 827; Sabin 25624; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 1248.