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Lot 4

Arctic Blue Books, Arctic Expedition, 1845

Arctic Blue Books, Arctic Expedition, 1845
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Arctic Blue Books, Arctic Expedition, 1845

COPIES OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CAPTAIN SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, R.N., IN REFERENCE TO THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION OF 1845 AND ADDITIONAL PAPERS RELATIVE TO THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION UNDER THE ORDERS OF CAPTAIN AUSTIN AND MR. WILLIAM PENNY

2 vols. folio, each with numerous illustrations, tipped in fold out maps and charts, in half Morocco marbleized boards with titled spines, George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, 1848 and 1852, respectively
13.5 x 8.5 in — 34.3 x 21.6 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,400
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  • Arctic Blue Books, Arctic Expedition, 1845
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