1891 ARCTIC Voyages 1ed Life of Sir John Franklin Northwest Passage Expedition
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1891 ARCTIC Voyages 1ed Life of Sir John Franklin Northwest Passage Expedition
A highly rare 19th-century first edition of Capt. Albert Hastings Markhams biographical account on the Life of Sir John Franklin. An arctic explorer himself, Markham draws from his expertise to describe Sir John Franklins early life, naval military career, his three historic expeditions, and details of his final fatal expedition while seeking a route through the Northwest passage. Included are 21 illustrations and 4 color maps depicting key figures, events, and travel routes from Franklins expeditions.
Item number: #40610
Price: $499
MARKHAM, Captain Albert Hastings
Life of Sir John Franklin and the North-West Passage
London: George Philip and Son, 1891. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete
xii, 324
25 illustrations
10 full-page illustrations
9 in-text illustrations
4 color maps
2 in-text maps
Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Walter John Francis Erskine, 1897
Walter John Francis Erskine, 12th Earl of Mar and 14th Earl of Kellie KT JP (1865–1955) was a Scottish nobleman. He was a Scottish Representative Peer from 1892–1950, and held office as Lord Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire from 1898 and Lord Clerk Register and Keeper of the Signet from 1936–44. He was also Hereditary Keeper of Stirling Castle, and Honorary Colonel of the 7th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Green prize binding – Tottenham Grammar School
Size: ~7.25in X 5in (18.5cm x 12.5cm)
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A highly rare 19th-century first edition of Capt. Albert Hastings Markhams biographical account on the Life of Sir John Franklin. An arctic explorer himself, Markham draws from his expertise to describe Sir John Franklins early life, naval military career, his three historic expeditions, and details of his final fatal expedition while seeking a route through the Northwest passage. Included are 21 illustrations and 4 color maps depicting key figures, events, and travel routes from Franklins expeditions.
Item number: #40610
Price: $499
MARKHAM, Captain Albert Hastings
Life of Sir John Franklin and the North-West Passage
London: George Philip and Son, 1891. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete
xii, 324
25 illustrations
10 full-page illustrations
9 in-text illustrations
4 color maps
2 in-text maps
Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Walter John Francis Erskine, 1897
Walter John Francis Erskine, 12th Earl of Mar and 14th Earl of Kellie KT JP (1865–1955) was a Scottish nobleman. He was a Scottish Representative Peer from 1892–1950, and held office as Lord Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire from 1898 and Lord Clerk Register and Keeper of the Signet from 1936–44. He was also Hereditary Keeper of Stirling Castle, and Honorary Colonel of the 7th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Green prize binding – Tottenham Grammar School
Size: ~7.25in X 5in (18.5cm x 12.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
40610
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1891 ARCTIC Voyages 1ed Life of Sir John Franklin Northwest Passage Expedition
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