Description: Up for sale is a special book from 1856 ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS (VOL. 1 ONLY) The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin 1853, '54, '55. 462 p. Numerous illustrations. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. Brown cloth binding. Condition of the book is Fair/Good considering age: wear and soiling to covers- esp. corners, cloth backing worn, Tear in top of outer binding. pages white with light foxing, binding fine. This wonderful book shares the thrilling first hand tales of an intrepid expedition led by Dr. Kane in search of the lost Arctic explorer, Sir John Franklin. At a time, knowledge of the Arctic was shrouded in mystery, Dr. Kane's perilous journey added significantly to our understanding of this frozen realm.Fold Out Map in good condition
Price: 50 USD
Location: Alameda, California
End Time: 2024-08-25T18:47:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Signed: No
Publisher: Childs and Peterson
Subject: Arctic
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1856
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Elisha Kent Kane
Region: North America
Personalized: Yes
Topic: Maritime History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
