3 volumes in 1. 156, 40, 25, [1] pp. Illustrated with 8 folding plates, 7 folding charts, and 1 folding map. 33.2x22 cm (13x8m"), red cloth titled and ruled in gilt. Findings from the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-76, led by Sir George Nares. Nares accompanied by naturalist Henry Feilden. Includes plates depicting arctic light phenomena. The Expedition was ultimately unsuccessful in reaching the North Pole, but did manage to amass large amounts of data about the coast of Greenland and "Eskimo Dog Disease." First volume bound with blue wraps intact.
3 volumes in 1. 156, 40, 25, [1] pp. Illustrated with 8 folding plates, 7 folding charts, and 1 folding map. 33.2x22 cm (13x8m"), red cloth titled and ruled in gilt. Findings from the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-76, led by Sir George Nares. Nares accompanied by naturalist Henry Feilden. Includes plates depicting arctic light phenomena. The Expedition was ultimately unsuccessful in reaching the North Pole, but did manage to amass large amounts of data about the coast of Greenland and "Eskimo Dog Disease." First volume bound with blue wraps intact.
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