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New York: William L. Allison Co., 1886. A Reprint Edition. A Very Good Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued. Dark brown pebbled leather over the spine a part of the board to similarly colored cloth, spine titles in gilt; frontispiece and in-text illustrations. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, even page toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Remainder stamp on lower edge. 12mo; 7.5 inches tall, 640 pages.. The author was an American historical writer and popular biographer. This book is a nice overview of early 19th century Arctic Explorations.
Arctic Explorations and Discoveries During the Nineteenth Century by Smucker, Samuel Mosheim, 1823-1863
by Smucker, Samuel Mosheim, 1823-1863
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Arctic Explorations and Discoveries During the Nineteenth Century
by Smucker, Samuel Mosheim, 1823-1863
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NY, Miller, Orton, 1857. First Edition. Hard Cover. xiii, [25]-517 p., illus., 20 cm. "Being detailed accounts of the several expeditions to the North Seas, both English and American, conducted by Ross, Parry, Back, Franklin, M'Clure, and others, including the first Grinnell expedition, under Lieutenant De Haven, and the final effort in search of Sir John Franklin." First edition. This was a popular publication. There are numerous full-page woodcuts. The binding is tight and sound but the cloth is worn, frayed and torn at edges & spine. Some foxing. Fair condition. Stock#101611 (dr).
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Arctic Explorations and Discoveries During the Nineteenth Century: Being Detailed Accounts of the Several Expeditions to the North Seas both English and American, conducted by Ross, Parry, Back, Franklin, M'Clure and others including the first Grinnell expedition, under Lieutenant De Haven, and the final effort of Dr. E.K. Kane in search of Sir John Franklin
by Smucker, Samuel Mosheim (1823-1863) and Allison, William L
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Arctic explorations and discoveries during the nineteenth century : being detailed accounts of the several expeditions to the north seas, both English and American, conducted by Ross, Parry, Back, Franklin, M'Clure and others
by Smucker, Samuel Mosheim (1823-1863)
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New York : Miller, Orton & Co., 1858. 1st edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, blind-tooled cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xiii, [25]-517, [4] pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations, portrait; 20 cm. Notes: ""Including the first Grinnell Expedition under Lieutenant De Haven and the final effort of Dr. E.K. Kane in search of Sir John Franklin."" Publisher's advertising: [4] p., 3rd count. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Grinnell Expedition; Voyages and travels; Voyages, Journeys; Discoveries in geography; Arctic regions Discovery and exploration.
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