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JOURNAL OF A SECOND VOYAGE FOR THE DISCOVERY OF A NORTH-WEST PASSAGE FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC: PERFORMED IN THE YEARS 1821 - 22 - 23, IN HIS MAJESTYS SHIPS FURY AND HECLA, UNDER THE ORDERS OF WILLIAM EDWARD PARRY, R.N., F.R.S., AND COMMANDER OF THE EXPEDITION. Illustrated with numerous plates.
by Parry, William Edward
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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Stockton, California, United States
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About This Item
Pages xxx, 571, + errata & charts, 4to Bound in full polished calf with gilt & blind decorations on boards. Expertly rebacked with matching leather and leather spine labels. Inner hinges repaired retaining original end papers. Marbled edges. 1st edition. With 39 charts & illustrations as called for. Foxing throughout. Covers worn at extremities with other scuffing. A sold, attractive volume.
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- Title
- JOURNAL OF A SECOND VOYAGE FOR THE DISCOVERY OF A NORTH-WEST PASSAGE FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC: PERFORMED IN THE YEARS 1821 - 22 - 23, IN HIS MAJESTY’S SHIPS FURY AND HECLA, UNDER THE ORDERS OF WILLIAM EDWARD PARRY, R.N., F.R.S., AND COMMANDER OF THE EXPEDITION. Illustrated with numerous plates.
- Author
- Parry, William Edward
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: John Murray, Publisher to The Admiralty, and Board of Longitude 1824.
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Returnable for any reason within 7 days of receipt
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Stockton, California
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- Gilt
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- Errata
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- Calf
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