Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853, ’54, ‘55

Childs and Peterson, c.1856. Edition: First Edition, Binding: Full Publisher’s Green Cloth with blind ornaments and blind ship design on boards. Gilt title on spine, Notes: Elisha Kent Kane (1820 – 1857) was an American explorer, and a medical officer in the United States Navy during the first half of the 19th century. He was a member of two Arctic expeditions to rescue the explorer Sir John Franklin. He was present at the discovery of Franklin's first winter camp, but he did not find out what had happened to the fatal expedition., Size: 8vo: (140mm x 220mm) , Illustration: Illustrated with a profusion of steel engravings, wood engravings and foldout maps., Volume: 2 Volumes, Category: Book Arctic & Antarctic; Book Voyages General;. Covers worn upper board to volume has started, few browning at the beginning of each volume but otherwise a good set. Item #B4367

Edition: First Edition, Binding: Full Publisher’s Green Cloth with blind ornaments and blind ship design on boards. Gilt title on spine, Notes: Elisha Kent Kane (1820 – 1857) was an American explorer, and a medical officer in the United States Navy during the first half of the 19th century. He was a member of two Arctic expeditions to rescue the explorer Sir John Franklin. He was present at the discovery of Franklin's first winter camp, but he did not find out what had happened to the fatal expedition., Size: 8vo: (140mm x 220mm) , Illustration: Illustrated with a profusion of steel engravings, wood engravings and foldout maps., Volume: 2 Volumes, Category: Book Arctic & Antarctic; Book Voyages General;.

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