Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853, 1854,1855

Kane, Elisha Kent

Published by Child's & Peterson, 1858

About this Item

1858 edition of Arctic Explorations, first published in 1856. Octavo. In two volumes: (1) 464pp; (2) 467pp. Both volumes include 1856 title pages followed by standard title pages dated 1858. Superb recent binding with marbled boards. Light foxing to plates. Frontispiece portraits with tissue cover in each volume. Complete with 20 full-page plates, four maps (two fold-out) and hundreds of etchings throughout. Maps have small splits on fold but are in overall good condition, neatly folded. Heavy item requiring extra postage.

Seller Inventory # 198

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin, 1853, 1854,1855
• Publisher: Child's & Peterson
• Publication Date: 1858
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Franklin
  • Arctic