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KANE, Elisha Kent. ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS: The Second Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55. Illustrated by upwards of three hundred engravings, from Sketches by the Author. Philadelphia: Childs & Peterson, 1856. First edition. In 2 volumes 8vo, 464 and 467 pp., each with frontis. portrait, Vol. I with 11 plates, two maps (one folding), Vol. II with 7 plates, one map, and one folding chart; numerous vignettes in text. Three-quarter calf, marbled boards, gilt-stamped decoration to spine. Rubbed at edges, light foxing to a few pages. Overall a clean and attractive set. A fascinating account, profusely illustrated in an appealing contemporary binding. [a] Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of KANE, Elisha Kent : ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS: The Second Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, out of print books, collectables, libri antichi and livres illustrées. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |