Barrow, Sir John
£7,500
Auction: 13 January 2010 at 11:00 GMT
Description
A chronological history of voyages into the Arctic regions. London: John Murray, 1818. First edition, 8vo, [6], 379, 48], one folding map [linen backed]; [Idem] Voyages of discovery and research within the Arctic regions. London: John Murray, 1846. First edition, 8vo, [xiv, 530], portrait frontispiece, 2 maps [one folding, linen backed], uniformly bound with above in 19th century full calf gilt, Northern Lighthouse Board gilt stamp to upper boards, interior very clean; Ross, Sir John Observations on a work entitled "Voyages of discovery and research within the Arctic regions" by Sir John Barrow. Edinburgh, 1846. First edition, 8vo, 19th century half calf gilt, Northern Light Board gilt stamp on upper board (3)
Footnote
Note: Sabin 3660; 3669