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Franklin, Sir John
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. London: John Murray, 1823, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (with text ending on p.768), 4 engraved folding maps and 30 engraved or aquatint plates, 11 coloured by hand, title and dedication leaf with tears repaired and backed, lacking half-title
Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1825, 1826, and 1827. London: John Murray, 1828, FIRST EDITION, 6 folding engraved maps and 31 plates, errata leaf at end, slight spotting, slight staining at corner of some plates
together 2 volumes, 4to (268 x 202mm.), uniform contemporary maroon morocco, decorated in gilt and blind, gilt edges, new endpapers
together 2 volumes, 4to (268 x 202mm.), uniform contemporary maroon morocco, decorated in gilt and blind, gilt edges, new endpapers
Literature
cf. Abbey, Travel 635 (first title is second edition); Hill (2004) 635-636; Staton & Tremaine 1248 & 1434
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"[The first] journey was made to the mouth of the Coppermine River, largely overland and with the aid of canoes. The coast east of the mouth was surveyed. It is one of the most terrible journeys on record, may of the party dying from cold, hunger, or murder. The distance travelled was some 5,500 miles, and Franklin’s narrative at once became a classic of travel literature.
Franklin’s second overland expedition made its departure from Fort Franklin on the Great Bear Lake. He traced the North American coast from the Mackenzie River to longitude 149° 37’ W., while John Richardson’s partly explored the coast between the mouths of the Mackenzie and the Coppermine. The two expeditions together added 1,200 miles of coast line to the knowledge of the American continent, and Franklin received several honours and became a popular hero. The views of the Arctic scenery in this work are noted for their beauty” (Hill).