Description: Lady Franklin Bay Expedition U.S. Signal Corps Greenland Expedition 1885 rarity (Old Books, 19th Century Books, Exploration, Meteorology, Journal, Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, U.S. Signal Corps). Lady Franklin Bay Expedition. Appendices 51 - 53: Lieut. Lockwood's Report of North Greenland Expedition, Farthest North, 1882. Published c. 1883, United States. c. 78 pages (pagination begins p. 183- p. 226). Text in English. A rare 19th century Polar exploration (mystery) item. Publisher's paper wrappers with paper title label. Rare loose Appendix fascicule, apparently sent on specific request by the Government printing office to an early recipient. Booklet is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding covers well age worn, paper somewhat brittle and edge chipped, front cover detached, no rear cover, small typical staining, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this fascicule survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 11 1/2" H x 9" W. [B12718].
Price: 66.5 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-08-17T18:01:09.000Z
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