Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. [Complete in 2 Volumes]
by Wilkes, Charles, U.S.N., Commander of the Expedition
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London: Ingram, Cooke. Complete in two volumes. xi, 318 pp.; xii, 326 pp. Quarter leather and marbled boards. Raised bands, attractive spine slips, elegant gilt designs in the compartments. Half titles present. All plates and illustrations called for are present. A very small chip on the name plate of both Volume 1 and Volume 2, the first not affecting text, the second deleting the small "II" representing Volume II. Covers rubbed, edge wear, Very Good. A nice set. Six ships with artists, scientists, and surveyors explored the coasts of North America, South America, Antarctica, and the Pacific Islands. Provenance: Contains the bookplates of J. B. Torry, Esq. of Shrub's Hill, Sunningdale in Surrey, England. . Very Good. Hard Bound. First Edition Thus. 1852.
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- Title
- Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. [Complete in 2 Volumes]
- Author
- Wilkes, Charles, U.S.N., Commander of the Expedition
- Format/Binding
- Hard Bound
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- Ingram, Cooke
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1852
- Keywords
- AMERICANA. SOUTH AMERICA. POLAR. PACIFIC ISLANDS. NOAMZ
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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