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‎THE LAST OF THE ARCTIC VOYAGE; being a Narrative of The Expedition in H.M.S Assistance, under the command of Captain Sir Edward Belcher, C.B., in Search of Sir John Franklin, during the Years 1852-53-54. With Notices on the Natural History []‎

‎ 1855 London: Lovell Reeve, 1855. Complet en 2 vol. gr. in-8: 16.5 x 26.5 cm. I/ 1 front., xx-383 pp. + 12 pl., 3 cartes., 23-[1] pp. [Reeves list of publication]; II/ 1 front., vii-419 pp., 22 pl., 1 carte. Edition originale de cette relation de voyage menée par Edward Belcher dans lArctique canadien à la recherche de John Franklin, disparu depuis 1845. Edition illustrée de 36 pl. lithographiques hors-texte, dont 12 en couleurs, quatre cartes dont deux dépliantes conservées sous pochette, ainsi que 25 gravures sur bois dans le texte. Reliures déditeur en toile bleue ornées, avec titre en capitales dorées aux dos. Volumes préservés sous un étui moderne en demi-maroquin bleu. Quelques rousseurs marginales. ‎

‎Narrative of a Voyage around the World, performed in Her Majesty's Ship Sulphur, during the Years 1836-1842. Indcluding Details of the Naval Operations in China from Dec. 1840, to Nov. 1841. Published under the Authority of the Lords Commissioners of ...‎

‎London, Henry Colburn, 1843. Bound in 2 contemp. hcalf. Gilt spines. Title-and tomelabels with gilt lettering. Top of spines a bit worn. Light wear along edges. 2 engraved frontispieces. XXXVIII,387"IV,474 pp., 3 large folded maps and 17 engraved plates. Woodengravings in the text. Two maps bound in volume 1, 1 map bound in volume 2. The 7 plates in volume 1 with a dampstain. The plates with light spotting. text clean.‎

‎First edition. ""In 1836, Edward Belcher was appointed by the Admiralty to the command of the H.M.S. Sulphur and the H.M.S. Starling, which resulted in his voyage around the world. He distinguished himself highly while on this adventure, and consequently, he became famous. Upon the voyage’s successful completion, he was honored with a knighthood, and his published journal of the voyage was praised as being exceedingly interesting."" (Belcher Foundation).‎

‎Directions for the River Douro.‎

‎No Place, No printer, (London, 1833). Later clothbacked marbled boards. Gilt title on frontboard. Stamps on frontleaf. 12 pp.‎