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Lot 2042 · Fine Books and Manuscripts including Historical Photographs

A Voyage of Discovery, Made under the Orders of the Admiralty, in His Majesty's Ships Isabella and Alexander, for the Purpose of Exploring Baffin's Bay, and Inquiring into the Probability of a North-West Passage. London: John Murray, 1819.

Ross, John. 1777-1856.

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$1,500–$2,500 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts including Historical Photographs, Los Angeles · 16 October 2013
Record ID
TB-2026-2101876
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Ross, John. 1777-1856., A Voyage of Discovery, Made under the Orders of the Admiralty, in His Majesty's Ships Isabella and Alexander, for the Purpose of Exploring Baffin's Bay, and Inquiring into the Probability of a North-West Passage. London: John Murray, 1819. Bonhams, 16 Oct 2013, lot 2042. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2101876.

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Ross, John. 1777-1856., A Voyage of Discovery, Made under the Orders of the Admiralty, in His Majesty's Ships Isabella and Alexander, for the Purpose of Exploring Baffin's Bay, and Inquiring into the Probability of a North-West Passage. London: John Murray, 1819. Bonhams, 16 Oct 2013, lot 2042. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2101876.

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