First edition. Folding map and folding plan of the ship with 12 plates and numerous illustrations in the text. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth, gilt with the title lettered in gilt on the upper cover, a triffle worn. Inner joints a bit weak. xi, 355, 32ads.pp. London, Henry S. King, 1873.
A scarce title with a useful digest on Arctic exploration and whaling. There is a useful pencil note explaining that Polynia means “clear water free from ice”.
