London: John Murray, William Clowes. 1823-1828. Edition: First Edition. , Binding: Full calf boards, expertly rebacked. Spines with 5 raised bands in 6 compartments. Title and author name in gilt in 2 and 3, red labels. Elaborate gilt rules, design, and naval motifs of ships and anchors in 1, 4, 5 and 6. Gilt on front and top edges of boards. Dentelles in black diagonal pattern. , Notes: John Franklin (1786 – 1847) was a British naval officer and Arctic explorer. , Size: Quarto (272x216 mm)., Illustration: Very good examples of Franklin’s only two successful expeditions into the Arctic. Vol. 1 including frontispiece, diagrams and tables, 5 fold-out maps (one of which is duplicate), and 30 additional plates, 12 of which are in beautiful contemporary hand-colour work. Vol. 2 with 4 fold-out maps, 30 plates, and numerous tables. Fold-out maps located loose in black morocco compartment fixed to inside of lower board of second volume.
On pasted front free end paper there is an Ex-Libri of Sir Frederick Wm. Heygate, Bart.


, Volume: 2 volumes., Category: Book Canada; Book Arctic & Antarctic;. Very good examples of Franklin’s only two successful expeditions into the Arctic. Item #B6716

Price: $7,500.00