PARRY, WILLIAM EDWARD.

Journal of a Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific; performed in the Years 1819-20, in his Majesty's Ships Hecla and Griper, under the Orders of Captain William Edward Parry, and Commander of the Expedition. With an Appendix, containing the scientific and other Observations.

London, John Murray, 1821. 4to. Contemp. full mottled calf. Titlelabel with gilt lettering. Hinges repaired. Repairs to upper compartment. Spine rubbed, corners bumped. Inner hinges strenghtened. Front free endpaper missing. (8),XXIX,310,CLXXIX pp. With 9 (of 20) engraved plates, but the 3 folded maps and charts are present. Title-page and the first few leaves frayed in outer margin. A few scattered brownspots, in general internally clean.

First edition. - Sabin, 58860. - Arctic Bibliography, 13145.

Order-nr.: 54488