Journals of the first, second and third voyages for the discovery of a North-west Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in 1819-20-21-22-23-24-25, in His Majesty's ships Hecla, Griper and Fury, under the orders of Capt. W.E. Parry, R.N. F.R.S. and
Journals of the first, second and third voyages for the discovery of a North-west Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in 1819-20-21-22-23-24-25, in His Majesty's ships Hecla, Griper and Fury, under the orders of Capt. W.E. Parry, R.N. F.R.S. and...
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Six volumes in three. 16mos. Illustrated with an engraved folding map and 12 engraved plates. Contemporary speckled calf, gilt decorated spines with leather titling labels. Small owner's name in ink on front free endpapers (dated 1853). Spanish bookseller's ticket on rear pastedowns. Moderate wear at the edges of the boards and corners, spine lettering a little faded, intermittent light toning, an attractive very good set. The first collected edition of Parry's Arctic voyages, including the sixth volume, which was not originally planned for the set. *Sabin* 58869.