Narrative Of the Arctic Land Expedition To the Mouth Of the Great Fish River, and Along the Shores Of the Arctic Ocean In the Years 1833, 1834, and 1835

London: John Murray, 1836. First edition. Illustrated with folding map at end and numerous plates. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half calf and marbled boards, rebacked with fine period spine, morocco label. Contemporary bookplate of Anthony MacTier "of Durris". Fine copy, clean and bright. First edition. Illustrated with folding map at end and numerous plates. 1 vols. 8vo. "One… Read more about this item

London: John Murray, 1836. First Edition. Back had previously gained considerable experience as an arctic explorer through his participation in the abortive Buchan expedition and Franklin's two overland expeditions. Back was "one of the first competent artists to penetrate into the Canadian Arctic"; the many watercolours and drawings which he produced and which enhance his narratives and those of… Read more about this item

London: John Murray, 1836. First Edition. Back had previously gained considerable experience as an arctic explorer through his participation in the abortive Buchan expedition and Franklin's two overland expeditions. Back was "one of the first competent artists to penetrate into the Canadian Arctic"; the many watercolours and drawings which he produced and which enhance his narratives and those of… Read more about this item

Paris: A. & W. Galignani, 1836. 1st Continental Edition. Half Calf. Near Fine. 8vo. Half brown calf over marbled boards. Black leather title label gilt. original spine remounted. 338 pp with fold out map frontispiece. Published same year as the 1st edition. One of the fundamental books on Arctic exploration. This expedition commanded by Captain George Back went… Read more about this item