Leslie, Sir John; Robert Jameson; Hugh Murray: NARRATIVE OF DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE IN THE POLAR SEAS AND REGIONS: with Illustrations of their CLIMATE, GEOLOGY, AND NATURAL HISTORY; AND AN ACCOUNT OF THE WHALE-FISHERY. , Edinburgh and London., Oliver & Boyd and Simpkin & Marshall,1830.1st Edition; (4), vi, [2], 424 p. Illustrated, 14 engravings, (many with tissue paper guard still present),1 folding map. Dark brown cloth binding with paper label on spine. Contemporary dedication (June 10th 1853) on fep. One of the most popular general accounts of polar exploration, reprinted many times and translated into several languages. Sabin 40201; Hill p. 178 (1833 edition). Covers and labels worn and pages browning, some foxing, staining but overall very clean. Very Good. (Book ref. 1280 ) £ 150.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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