Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. With an appendix on various subjects relating to science and natural history. London: John Murray, 1823. — FRANKLIN, SIR JOHN. 1786-1847.

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Estimate: $1,200–$1,800 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Northwest America and the Arctic, including the Library of Dr. William Priester, New York · 25 June 2013
Record ID: TB-2026-2070776
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SIR John Franklin, Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. With an appendix on various subjects relating to science and natural history. London: John Murray, 1823. Bonhams, 25 Jun 2013, lot 2157. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2070776.

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SIR John Franklin, Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. With an appendix on various subjects relating to science and natural history. London: John Murray, 1823. Bonhams, 25 Jun 2013, lot 2157. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2070776.

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