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LOT 56966:
Back's Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition - Volume with Important Text and One Map
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Back's Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition - Volume with Important Text and One Map
This fine volume is Captain George Back's Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the Mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the Shores of the Arctic Ocean in the Years 1833, 1834, and 1835. The work was published in 1836 in Philadelphia by E. L. Carey & A. Hart. The volume is bound in cloth binding and has 456 pp of text. There is a fold out map present at the title page. The work is an important work on Arctic exploration and details Captain Back's 1832 expedition.
Provenance: Ex Libris Andrew David, Lieutenant Commander, Royal Navy
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The map exhibits some foxing or toning, as well as throughout the work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 4 7/8" by 8 3/4"; Fold Out map measures ~ 10" by 8 3/4"
