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PHIPPS, Constantine John (1744-1792). The Journal of a Voyage Undertaken by Order of His Present Majesty, For Making Discoveries towards the North Pole, by the Hon. Commodore Phipps, and Captain Lutwidge… London: F. Newbery, 1774. 8vo. Illustrated with 2 folding maps and one engraved plate of a whale fishery. [ii], [i]-xxviii, [29]-118 pp. Bound without half-title. Approximately 8 x 4 ¾". Bound to style in modern half brown calf over brown cloth, spine ruled in gilt, burgundy gilt morocco lettering label, five raised bands (spine a bit sunned, light rubbing to binding, light toning to text and plates, some offsetting to text from maps and plate). Fine. FIRST EDITION OF THE UNOFFICIAL ACCOUNT. "The narrative of some members of the expedition, containing particulars not given in the official account" (Sabin). Sabin 62572.