FRANKLIN, John

Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1890, 20, 21, and 22.

London: John Murray, 1823. 1st Edition. 4to. Hardcover. pp. xvi, 768. 29 of 30 plates,11 hand-coloured, lacks "Preparing an Encampment on Barren Ground". Plates engraved by Finden & Curtis. 4 folding engraved maps. 1 text illustration. Plate quality extremely good, good wide margins, bound in contemporary half calf. Franklin (1786-1847) led this his first Arctic expedition to chart the north coast of Canada, travelling overland from Hudson Bay, losing many men from starvation. He famously never returned from his last expedition in search of the North West passage. Very Good. Item #017505

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