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27. (Arctic). Belcher, Edward. The Last of the Arctic Voyages, being a Narrative of the ...H. M. S. Assistance...in Search of Sir John Franklin. 4 maps (3 folding), 36 plates (10 hand-colored), text illustrations. 2 volumes. 8vo, modern gilt-lettered cloth, a couple of closed margin tears, generally sound otherwise.
London, 1855 [400/600]
FIRST EDITION. Belcher navigated through the Wellington Channel, but became locked in by ice and was forced to abandon the ship. Hill 106; Arctic Bibliography 1241; Sabin 4389; Abbey, Travel 645.
London, 1855 [400/600]
FIRST EDITION. Belcher navigated through the Wellington Channel, but became locked in by ice and was forced to abandon the ship. Hill 106; Arctic Bibliography 1241; Sabin 4389; Abbey, Travel 645.
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Jan 27, 2026 5:30 PM ESTSouth Deerfield, MA, United States
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