Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55. [two-volume set, complete]

Published by Childs & Peterson / Phillips, Sampson & Co., Philadelphia / Boston, 1857

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Seller: CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB, London -- Birr, ON, CanadaCARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB

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Two volumes, in matching decorative stamped and gilt cloth hard covers. Moderate handling and toning to covers; some shallow chipping and light bumping to spine ends and corners. Old owner's bookplate inside front cover of each volume. Toning to edges of text, and some foxing throughout, and to plates. Otherwise, clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and still handsome set. Two folding maps and all plates, as listed. Publisher's adverts. front and rear in each volume. 464;467[+ads.]pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

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Title
Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55. [two-volume set, complete]
Author
Kane, Elisha Kent, M.D., U.S.N.
Publisher
Childs & Peterson / Phillips, Sampson & Co., Philadelphia / Boston
Publication year
1857
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
Book
Binding
Hardcover

CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB

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Cardinal Books is located in Birr (near London & Stratford), Ontario, Canada. Please feel free to visit our friendly shop located in the historic Old Birr Schoolhouse, built in 1869 (open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-5PM). We offer a select stock (approximately 20,000 volumes) of used, rare, and out-of-print books including 19th and 20th century first editions and collectible literature, as well as illustrated and juvenile books, art, architecture, theology, church history, philosophy and history. Please take some time to browse our listings under Cardinal Books on www.abebooks.com. We are always buying collections large or small within the special areas noted above. Please feel free to contact us if you are selling, no matter where you are located, as we often travel to purchase collections.…

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