Lot 1090
  • 1090

Ross, John

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Narrative of the second voyage of Captain Ross to the Arctic regions… compiled principally from the evidence of Captain Ross, and his nephew Commander Ross, before the committee of the House of Commons. London: Henry Renshaw, 1834
  • Paper
FIRST EDITION, small 8vo (143 x 90mm.), x, [2], 150pp., half-title, folding engraved map, original pebble-grained green cloth, paper spine label, slipcase

Condition

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Catalogue Note

A scarce account of the Ross voyage, preceding the official publication by a year.
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