B-105-0031
Books: Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853, '54, '55 by Elisha Kent Kane, Volumes I-II
$100.00
DETAILS
An antique set of two books on arctic travel exploration in the mid 19th century.
PROVENANCE
Property of a gentleman (Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Acquired from: Veuve J. Boyveau Librairie Étrangère (22, Rue de la Banque, Paris, France)
TITLE
Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853, '54, '55. The Second Grinell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin
PUBLISHER
Childs and Peterson (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
BINDING
Green embossed cloth hardcover binding
ILLUSTRATED
Portrait frontispiece, illustrations and prints throughout
LANGUAGE
English
SUBJECT(S)
History | Geography
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
AUTHOR(S)
Dr. Elisha Kent Kane M.D., U.S.N. (American, 1820-57)
PERIOD
Mid 19th century
DATE
1856
DIMENSIONS
Width 6.5 Depth 1.75 Height 9 inches
8 vo.
CONDITION
Note: some yellowing and foxing. Shelf wear.
