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[FRANKLIN SEARCH]. MANGLES, James (1786-1867), editor. Papers and Despatches relating to the Arctic Searching Expeditions of 1850-51. Together with a Few Brief Remarks as to the Probable Course Pursued by Sir John Franklin. London: [Richards for] Francis & John Rivington, 1851.
8vo (222 x 133 mm). 2 colored lithograph maps; printed slip tipped to p. 17 with a letter from Captain Penny to the Editor of the “Times”, 20 December 1851. Modern half calf gilt, marbled sides. Provenance: A.W.G. (polar bookplate, notation regarding a second edition on Contents leaf).
EXCEEDINGLY RARE FIRST EDITION containing 17 brief items concerning the Franklin search. A true rarity with only a few copies ever coming to auction and once in the past century. An expanded second edition appeared in 1852, and although rare, it is seen more frequently at auction than this 1851 first edition. Not in Arctic Bib. (second edition only). Sabin 44251.