Elisha Kent Kane - Arctic Explorations - 1856-1856
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Two-volume Arctic Explorations by Elisha Kent Kane, in English, first edition of 1856, published by Childs & Peterson in Philadelphia, containing 930 pages, 23 × 16 cm, hardcover, in good condition.
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Arctic explorations in the years 1853, '54, '55: The second Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin - 2-volume set - by Elisha Kent Kane. Decorative, relief-printed linen binding with image of a ship trapped in the ice, gilt inscription. More than 300 engravings from sketches by the author. Fold-out map part 1 and fold-out 'average, monthly and thermometric lines of Baffin Bay' part 2. Published by Childs and Peterson, Philadelphia, 1857. The second Grinnell Expedition of 1853-1855 was an American undertaking, funded by Henry Grinnell, to uncover the fate of Franklin's lost expedition. Led by Elisha Kent Kane, the team explored areas northwest of Greenland, now called Grinnell Land. "Very good condition for its age, light wear to the cloth, a tear in the page (no illustration) and in the map, interior clean and sturdy, some stains and foxing."
Weight 2000 g.
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Arctic explorations in the years 1853, '54, '55: The second Grinnell Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin - 2-volume set - by Elisha Kent Kane. Decorative, relief-printed linen binding with image of a ship trapped in the ice, gilt inscription. More than 300 engravings from sketches by the author. Fold-out map part 1 and fold-out 'average, monthly and thermometric lines of Baffin Bay' part 2. Published by Childs and Peterson, Philadelphia, 1857. The second Grinnell Expedition of 1853-1855 was an American undertaking, funded by Henry Grinnell, to uncover the fate of Franklin's lost expedition. Led by Elisha Kent Kane, the team explored areas northwest of Greenland, now called Grinnell Land. "Very good condition for its age, light wear to the cloth, a tear in the page (no illustration) and in the map, interior clean and sturdy, some stains and foxing."
Weight 2000 g.
See the photos; they are part of the description.
Details
Number of books
2
Subject
Illustrated, Travels
Book title
Arctic Explorations
Author/ Illustrator
Elisha Kent Kane
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1856
Publication year youngest item
1856
Height
23 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Childs & Peterson, Philadelphia
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
930
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