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A Journey From Prince of Wales's Fort, In Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean Undertaken by Order of the Hudson's Bay Company for the Discovery of Copper Mines, A North west Passage &tc, In the Years 1769, 1770, 1771 & 1772 .
by Hearne, Samuel
- Used
- first
- Condition
- About fine, expertly rebacked with original spine laid on, moderate foxing to plates, text is exceptionally clean and bright.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
London.: Printed for A. Strahan and T. Cadell and Sold by T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, (Successors to Mr. Cadell,) in the Strand., 1795. 1st edition.. Contemporary polished calf, raised band, spine in 6 panels with gilt decorations, gilt spine title on red label, gilt rolled border on covers, speckled edges, marbled endpapers, ribbon markers.. About fine, expertly rebacked with original spine laid on, moderate foxing to plates, text is exceptionally clean and bright.. 4to., 31x24 cm.. Armorial bookplate of the bibliophile and Member of Parliament Edward Herbert Viscount Clive to the pastedown. A very nice copy of this classic of Arctic Exploration in a handsome contemporary binding with wide margins. Heavy book, weight: 5.6 lb. will require extra shipping. 5 folding maps, 4 folding plates.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 183800
- Title
- A Journey From Prince of Wales's Fort, In Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean Undertaken by Order of the Hudson's Bay Company for the Discovery of Copper Mines, A North west Passage &tc, In the Years 1769, 1770, 1771 & 1772 .
- Author
- Hearne, Samuel
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary polished calf, raised band, spine in 6 panels with gilt decorations, gilt spine title on red label, gilt rolled bor
- Book Condition
- Used - About fine, expertly rebacked with original spine laid on, moderate foxing to plates, text is exceptionally clean and bright.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition.
- Publisher
- Printed for A. Strahan and T. Cadell and Sold by T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, (Successors to Mr. Cadell,) in the Strand.
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1795
- Pages
- xliv, 458 pp.
- Size
- 4to., 31x24 cm.
- Weight
- 5.60 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Exploration;
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Zephyr Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery for any reason.
About the Seller
Zephyr Books
Biblio member since 2018
Reno, Nevada
About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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- Fine
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- Rebacked
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- Spine
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