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SAUER, Martin (1785-1806). An Account of a Geographical and Astronomical Expedition to the Northern Parts of Russia… Performed by Command of Her Imperial Majesty Catherine the Second, Empress of All the Russias, by Commodore Joseph Billings, in the Years 1785, &c. to 1794. London: Printed by A. Strahan for T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies, 1802. 4to. Illustrated with 14 copper engraved plates and folding map. [xxvii], [1, blank], [1]-332, [1]-58 pp. Half-title present. Approximately 10 ¼ x 7 ¾". Bound in modern full burgundy cloth, spine stamped in gilt (light rubbing to binding, short marginal tear to map, text and plates a bit toned, some foxing, rear hinge just starting, bookseller's ticket on rp.). With ink note of “U. S. Department of State, October 1822" on title-page. Very good. FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST ACCOUNT OF BILLINGS' EXPEDITION TO THE NORTH PACIFIC FROM SIBERIA, COMMISSIONED BY CATHERINE THE GREAT. Sauer was the secretary and historian on the voyage. Sabin 77152.