BARROW, John (1764-1848). Voyages of Discovery and Research within the Arctic Regions. London: John Murray 1846. The first edition. Following Barrow’s retirement as Secretary of the Admiralty in 1845, he devoted himself to this continuation of his history of Arctic exploration (see lot 170). This work covers the years from 1818 to the time of writing, including the voyages of Ross, Parry, Franklin and Back. An attractive copy. Arctic Bib. 1096; Hill 73; Lada-Mocarski 124; Sabin 3669; TPL 7825; Wickersham 6539. Octavo (218 x 134mm). Frontispiece portrait, 2 engraved maps one of which is large and folding (some spotting to frontispiece, minor offsetting and a small repair to large map). Publishers blue cloth, spine gilt (neatly rebacked with original spine laid down). Provenance : Patrick McGahern Books.
BARROW, John (1764-1848). Voyages of Discovery and Research within the Arctic Regions. London: John Murray 1846. The first edition. Following Barrow’s retirement as Secretary of the Admiralty in 1845, he devoted himself to this continuation of his history of Arctic exploration (see lot 170). This work covers the years from 1818 to the time of writing, including the voyages of Ross, Parry, Franklin and Back. An attractive copy. Arctic Bib. 1096; Hill 73; Lada-Mocarski 124; Sabin 3669; TPL 7825; Wickersham 6539. Octavo (218 x 134mm). Frontispiece portrait, 2 engraved maps one of which is large and folding (some spotting to frontispiece, minor offsetting and a small repair to large map). Publishers blue cloth, spine gilt (neatly rebacked with original spine laid down). Provenance : Patrick McGahern Books.
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