Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in 1819-20-21-22; with a Brief Account of the Second Journey in 1825-26-27, 4 vol., John Murray, 1829 — FRANKLIN, SIR JOHN

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Estimate: £200–£300 hammer ≈ $298–$447
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Sale: Bonhams — Books, Maps and Manuscripts, Oxford · 24 March 2015
Record ID: TB-2026-1801518
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SIR John Franklin, Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in 1819-20-21-22; with a Brief Account of the Second Journey in 1825-26-27, 4 vol., John Murray, 1829. Bonhams, 24 Mar 2015, lot 205. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1801518.

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SIR John Franklin, Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in 1819-20-21-22; with a Brief Account of the Second Journey in 1825-26-27, 4 vol., John Murray, 1829. Bonhams, 24 Mar 2015, lot 205. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1801518.

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