NARES BRITISH ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-76 NARES (GEORGE) Narrative of a Voyage to the Polar Sea During 1875-6 in H.M. Ships 'Alert' and 'Discovery'... With Notes on the Natural History Edited by H.W. Feilden, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, FEILDEN'S OWN COPY, 6 mounted Woodburytypes, 2 folding maps (one laid on linen), illustrations, one leaf of text spotted and near loose, without half-titles and advertisements, polished half calf gilt by Morell, t.e.g. [Arctic Bibliography 12026a], 8vo, Sampson Low, Marston, 1878 Footnotes: FINE ASSOCIATION COPY OF NARES' OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE EXPEDTION 'TO THE POLAR SEA', owned by H.W. Feilden who contributed to the book. 'In the Appendices to this work my friend Captain Feilden, the naturalist attached to the 'Alert,' in addition to supplying original papers, has arranged in an abridged form these valuable contributions to Natural History' (Nares' Preface). Provenance: Captain Henry Wemyss Feilden (1838-1921), Naturalist on the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876, bookplate, and note loosely inserted in his hand 'This is a very fine copy and ought to be retained by those who want it... 24/9/12'; thence by descent. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing