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HUISH, Robert (1776-1850). The Last Voyage of Capt. Sir John Ross to the Arctic Regions for the Discovery of a North West Passage; performed in the Years 1829-30-31-32 and 33. London: John Saunders, 1835.
The first edition of this unauthorized account of Ross's second voyage. Huish's version is distinctly critical of Ross. Arctic Bib. 7529; Sabin 33626.
Octavo (212 x 124mm). Engraved frontispiece, map, additional title and 6 plates (some offsetting, bound somewhat tight). Contemporary half calf (rebacked with old spine laid down). Provenance: Helen R. Kahn, Inc.
The first edition of this unauthorized account of Ross's second voyage. Huish's version is distinctly critical of Ross. Arctic Bib. 7529; Sabin 33626.
Octavo (212 x 124mm). Engraved frontispiece, map, additional title and 6 plates (some offsetting, bound somewhat tight). Contemporary half calf (rebacked with old spine laid down). Provenance: Helen R. Kahn, Inc.