first edition
London
by FRANKLIN, John, 1786-1847; John Richardson, 1787-1865.
London: John Murray. First edition. Quarto (28 cm); xxiv, [xxi]-xxiv, 320, clvii, [2] pages, 30 (of 31) engraved plates with tissue guards (LACKS PLATE #1), six folding engraved maps, one of them hand-colored, and extra engraved portrait of Franklin mounted in place of frontispiece facing title page. Bound in mid-20th-century half morocco over marbled boards in period style with leather title label on spine. Scratches on boards; scattered light to moderate foxing. Title page abraded in two spots with some loss of text. Condition noted, yet a sound and attractive volume. References: Arctic Bib. 5198; Sabin 26228; Lande 1182.
Account of John Franklin's second attempt at the Northwest Passage, illustrated with dramatic engraved plates. A steel-engraved portrait of the explorer has been mounted in place of the missing frontispiece in this copy. (Inventory #: 5877)
Account of John Franklin's second attempt at the Northwest Passage, illustrated with dramatic engraved plates. A steel-engraved portrait of the explorer has been mounted in place of the missing frontispiece in this copy. (Inventory #: 5877)