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ROSS, John (1777-1856). Narrative of the Second Voyage of Captain Ross to the Arctic Regions in the Years 1829-30-31-32-33. London: Henry Renshaw, 1834. Small 8vo. [xii], [1]-150 pp. Lacks the map, but with half-title. Approximately 5 ¾ x 3 ¾". Bound in publisher's pink cloth backstrip over boards, printed paper label on spine (rebacked preserving most of the original spine, spine worn, soiled, binding worn, soiled, hinges cracked, a few ink notes on front endleaves, Sion College Library withdrawal inkstamp on rfep, library inkstamp on verso of title-page (bleeding through to recto), some toning, occasional wear, creasing in text). Good. FIRST EDITION OF THE SCARCE FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE ACCOUNT OF ROSS' SECOND ARCTIC EXPEDITION, PRECEDING THE OFFICIAL RECORD BY A YEAR.