Shelfmark
CS.1432.14(01)
Author
Title
Journal of a third voyage for the discovery of a north-west passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific; performed in the years 1824-25, in His Majesty's ships Hecla and Fury, under the orders of Captain William Edward Parry, R.N., F.R.S., and commander of the expedition. / Illustrated with plates and charts. Published by authority of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty..
Varying form of title
Other title: Parry's third voyage
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : John Murray, publisher to the Admirality, and Board of Longitude., MDCCCXXVI. [1826]
Physical description
xxvii, [1], 186, [2], 151, [3] p., [11] leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Note
The appendix, which has separate pagination and register of signatures, contains scientific observations, and notes on the natural history of the Arctic regions.
Note
Signatures: [a]⁴ b-c⁴ d² B-2A⁴ 2B² ²a-²d⁴ e-t⁴ chi1.
Note
The final leaf bears "Directions to the binder for placing the plates" and "Errata" (this leaf is sometimes bound in a different position).
Note
"London: Printed by William Clowes, Northumberland-court." - page [152].
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College on the front pastedown.
Binding
19th century calf with three gold fillets to form a frame on covers; four raised bands on spine with gold decorations and titling on black leather; marbled endpapers; red and brown sprinkled edges.
Subject
Subject
Subject
Natural history Arctic regions.
Subject
Scientific expeditions Arctic regions.
Subject
Northwest Passage.
Subject
Arctic regions Description and travel.
Added entry--name
Murray, John, 1778 - 1843 publisher.
Added entry--name
Clowes, William, 1779 - 1847 printer.
Added entry--name
Finden, W. (William), 1787 - 1852 (William), engraver.
Added entry--name
Finden, Edward Francis, 1791 - 1857 engraver.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
J. & C. Walker (Firm) engraver.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng
Identifier
B53707