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LOT 305

Lot 305

Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)

Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
Lot 305 Details
Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857), American

ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS: THE SECOND GRINNELL EXPEDITION IN SEARCH OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, 1853, 54, 55

2 vols., 8vo., each with portrait frontispiece, illustrated half title, full title and fold-out chart, numerous mezzotint full plates with tissue guards and woodcut vignettes in the text, in later 3/4 calf mottled paper boards, the ribbed spines with applied labels; Philadelphia, Childs & Peterson, 1856
9 x 6.25 in — 22.9 x 15.9 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $553.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
  • Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
  • Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
  • Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
  • Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
  • Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
  • Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially very good condition with later boards.

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