Franklin, JohnNarrative of a second expedition to the shores of the Polar Sea in…
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Franklin, JohnNarrative of a second expedition to the shores of the Polar Sea in the years 1825, 1826 and 1827. Including an account of the progress of a detachment to the eastward by J. Richardson. With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border-colored) and 31 steel engraved plates. London, J. Murray 1828. XXIV, 320, CLVII p., 1 leaf. Softcover with black ribbed boards and gilt stamping. (somewhat rubbed). Polargebiete Franklin, John Narrative of a second expedition to the shores of the Polar Sea in the years 1825, 1826 and 1827. Including an account of the progress of a detachment to the eastward by J. Richardson. With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border-colored) and 31 steel engraved plates. London, J. Murray 1828. XXIV, 320, CLVII p., 1 leaf. Softcover with black ribbed boards and gilt stamping. (somewhat rubbed). One of a few partly hand-colored copies. Staton/Tremaine 1434 - Chavanne 4269 - Henze II, 278 - Howgego F 20 - Important report on the second voyage of exploration and discovery at the request of the British government (the first took place in 1819-21) by the geographers and explorers Franklin, Richardson, Back, and Drummond. - "F. and his companions rendered the greatest services to the discovery, mapping and scientific exploration of Arctic America. Their travels and work are pioneering achievements of the first rank. Along with Mackenzie, Hearne and Parry, they were among the explorers who uncovered the basic features of the topography and nature of the Canadian Arctic" (Henze p. 279). The volume explores the aurora borealis, astronomical observations, zoology, ichthyology and botanical discoveries in addition to the detailed travelogue about the country and its people, geognostic observations of the geology. A good copy. Polar regions. - Arctica. - With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border colored) and 31 steel engraved plates. - Important report on the second voyage of exploration and discovery at the request of the British government (the first took place in 1819-21) by the geographers and explorers Franklin, Richardson, Back, and Drummond. - "F. and his companions rendered the greatest services to the discovery, mapping and scientific exploration of Arctic America. Their voyages and work are pioneering achievements of the first rank. Along with Mackenzie, Hearne and Parry, they are among the explorers who uncovered the basic features of the topography and nature of the Canadian Arctic" (Henze p. 279). The volume explores the aurora borealis, astronomical observations, zoology, ichthyology and botanical discoveries in addition to the detailed travelogue about the country and its people, geognostic observations of the geology. Good Copy. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.

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Franklin, JohnNarrative of a second expedition to the shores of the Polar Sea in the years 1825, 1826 and 1827. Including an account of the progress of a detachment to the eastward by J. Richardson. With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border-colored) and 31 steel engraved plates. London, J. Murray 1828. XXIV, 320, CLVII p., 1 leaf. Softcover with black ribbed boards and gilt stamping. (somewhat rubbed). Polargebiete Franklin, John Narrative of a second expedition to the shores of the Polar Sea in the years 1825, 1826 and 1827. Including an account of the progress of a detachment to the eastward by J. Richardson. With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border-colored) and 31 steel engraved plates. London, J. Murray 1828. XXIV, 320, CLVII p., 1 leaf. Softcover with black ribbed boards and gilt stamping. (somewhat rubbed). One of a few partly hand-colored copies. Staton/Tremaine 1434 - Chavanne 4269 - Henze II, 278 - Howgego F 20 - Important report on the second voyage of exploration and discovery at the request of the British government (the first took place in 1819-21) by the geographers and explorers Franklin, Richardson, Back, and Drummond. - "F. and his companions rendered the greatest services to the discovery, mapping and scientific exploration of Arctic America. Their travels and work are pioneering achievements of the first rank. Along with Mackenzie, Hearne and Parry, they were among the explorers who uncovered the basic features of the topography and nature of the Canadian Arctic" (Henze p. 279). The volume explores the aurora borealis, astronomical observations, zoology, ichthyology and botanical discoveries in addition to the detailed travelogue about the country and its people, geognostic observations of the geology. A good copy. Polar regions. - Arctica. - With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border colored) and 31 steel engraved plates. - Important report on the second voyage of exploration and discovery at the request of the British government (the first took place in 1819-21) by the geographers and explorers Franklin, Richardson, Back, and Drummond. - "F. and his companions rendered the greatest services to the discovery, mapping and scientific exploration of Arctic America. Their voyages and work are pioneering achievements of the first rank. Along with Mackenzie, Hearne and Parry, they are among the explorers who uncovered the basic features of the topography and nature of the Canadian Arctic" (Henze p. 279). The volume explores the aurora borealis, astronomical observations, zoology, ichthyology and botanical discoveries in addition to the detailed travelogue about the country and its people, geognostic observations of the geology. Good Copy. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.

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