SIMPSON, Thomas (1808-1840). Narrative of the Discoveries on the North West Coast of America; effected by the Officers of the Hudson's Bay Company during the years 1836-39. London: Richard Bentley, 1843.

8vo (217 x 132 mm). 2 maps on 2 folding sheets in upper cover pocket. (Title-page and first folding map backed in Japan tissue repairing a few flaws at gutter on title-page.) Modern blue half morocco, marbled boards, spine gilt. Provenance: American Institute Library (early ink stamp on title-page and a few leaves).

FIRST EDITION of Simpson's work describing his winter journey from the Red River to Athabasca from 1836-1837, and his return trip during the winter of 1839-1840. "During the trip the expedition encountered many western Eskimo and traded with them. Simpson's description of these natives and of the geological features along the route is valuable for the history of the early exploration of this region of Alaska" (Lada-Mocarski). Arctic Bibliography 16124; Field 1411; Lada-Mocarski 115; Sabin 81374; Wagner-Camp 101.


Estimate $600-800

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