JOURNAL OF A VOYAGE IN BAFFIN'S BAY AND BARROW STRAITS, IN THE YEARS 1850 - 1851, PERFORMED BY H.M. SHIPS "LADY FRANKLIN" AND "SOPHIA," UNDER THE COMMAND OF MR. WILLIAM PENNY, IN SEARCH OF THE MISSING CREWS OF H.M. SHIPS EREBUS AND TERROR.
Sutherland, Peter C.
Published by London, 1852
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Two volumes. lii,506pp. plus colored lithographic frontispiece, folding map, and [2]pp. of advertisements; vii,363,ccxxxiii pp. plus color frontispiece, four plates (two in color), and folding map. Original embossed publisher's cloth, spines lettered in gilt. Spines slightly sunned, light wear to corners. 20th-century bookplates on front pastedowns. Light tanning, an occasional fox mark. Very good. An important and scarce Arctic expedition under the command of Capt. William Penny. The H.M.S. Lady Franklin and Sophia set out in search of Sir John Franklin through Baffin's Bay and Barrow Strait, thence north into Wellington Channel, where search parties went out and observations were made to obtain further geological and natural history information in the Arctic. The appendix contains detailed reports of the travelling parties that were sent out in search of signs of the Erebus and Terror, including to the unexplored regions beyond Wellington Channel. Also in the appendix are Admiralty papers, meteorological data, a register of the tides, and illustrations of natural history and geological specimens. The handsome plates depict life in the Arctic, including "Winter Quarters, Assistance Bay," "Arctic Travelling," and natural history illustrations. The folding maps include "A Chart of the Arctic Regions." and "A Polar Chart.of Capt. Penny's Expedition." Not in Lande or Lande supplement. ARCTIC BIBLIOGRAPHY 17231. TPL 3214. SABIN 93963. Seller Inventory # WRCAM54173
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Publication Date: 1852
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Journal of a voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow Straits in the years 1850-1851 performed by H.M. Ships "Lady Franklin" and " Sophia", under the command of Mr. William Penny, in search of the missing crews of H.M. Ships Erebus and Terror: with a narrative of sledge excursions on the ice of Wellington Channel, and observations on the natural history and physical features of the countries and frozen seas visited / by Peter C. Sutherland 1852 [Leather Bound]
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 645. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1852 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 645. Seller Inventory # LB100154483697
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Journal of a voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow Straits in the years 1850-1851 [microform] : performed by H.M. Ships "Lady Franklin" and " Sophia", under the command of Mr. William Penny, in search of the missing crews of H.M. Ships Erebus and Terror: with a narrative of sledge excursions on the ice of Wellington Channel, and observations on the natural history and physical features of the countries and frozen seas visited 1852 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1852. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 623, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 623. Seller Inventory # LB1111006132926
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Journal of a voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow Straits in the years 1850-1851 performed by H.M. Ships "Lady Franklin" and " Sophia", under the command of Mr. William Penny, in search of the missing crews of H.M. Ships Erebus and Terror: with a narrative of sledge excursions on the ice of Wellington Channel, and observations on the natural history and physical features of the countries and frozen seas visited / by Peter C. Sutherland. 1852 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1852. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 645, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 645. Seller Inventory # LB1111010054377
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Journal of a Voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow Straits, in the Years 1850-1851, Performed by H.M. Ships "Lady Franklin" and "Sophia," under the Command of Mr. William Penny, in Search of the Missing Crews of H.M. Ships Erebus and Terror; With a Narrative of the Sledge Excursions on the Ice of Wellington Channel; and Observations on the Natural History and Physical Features of the Countries and Frozen Seas Visited.
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2 vols. Complete with two folding maps, six lithographed plates (four in color), and numerous engravings in the text. 8vo, old half calf over marlbled boards. First edition. Slight dampstaining to the plates in Vol. II, frontispiece trimmed at the fore-edge; neat tissue repairs to both maps; contents otherwise very nice. Both bindings in poor condition (one cover detached); joints broken and crudely repaired; spine labels defective. Seller Inventory # 55455
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Journal of a Voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow Straits, in the Years 1850-1851, performed by H.M. ships "Lady Franklin" and "Sophia", under the command of Mr. William Penny, in search of the missing crews of H.M. ships Erebus and Terror: with a Narrative of sledge excursions on the ice of Wellington Channel; and Observations on the Natural History and physical features of the Countries and frozen seas visited.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 2 vols. 8vo. pp. lii, 506 & viii, 363, ccxxxiii; 4 coloured lithographs, 2 uncoloured lithographs of fossils, 2 folding maps, wood-engs. to text; some foxing, tears to folds of maps neatly repaired, Merewether crest stamped in blind to each title-page, good in contemporary half calf, spines elaborately gilt, boards a little scuffed, an attractive set. Seller Inventory # 67620
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