Polar regions Franklin, John Narrative of a second expedition to the shores of the Polar Sea in the years 1825, 1826 and 1827. Including an account of the progress of a detachment to the eastward by J. Richardson. With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border coloured) and 31 steel engraved plates. London, J. Murray 1828. XXIV, 320, CLVII p., 1 leaf. Hardcover with black ribbed boards and gilt lettering. (somewhat rubbed). One of a few partly hand-coloured copies. Staton/Tremaine 1434. - Chavanne 4269 - Henze II, 278 - Howgego F 20 - Important report on the second voyage of exploration and discovery at the request of the British government (the first took place in 1819-21) by the geographers and explorers Franklin, Richardson, Back, and Drummond. - "F. and his companions rendered the greatest services to the discovery, mapping and scientific exploration of Arctic America. Their voyages and work are pioneering achievements of the first rank. Along with Mackenzie, Hearne and Parry, they were among the explorers who uncovered the basic features of the topography and nature of the Canadian Arctic" (Henze p. 279). The volume explores the aurora borealis, astronomical observations, zoology, ichthyology and botanical discoveries in addition to the detailed travelogue about the country and its people, geognostic observations of the geology. A good copy. Polar regions. - Arctica. - With 6 folded engraved maps (1 border coloured) and 31 steel engraved plates. - Important report on the second voyage of exploration and discovery at the request of the British government (the first took place in 1819-21) by the geographers and explorers Franklin, Richardson, Back, and Drummond. - "F. and his companions rendered the greatest services to the discovery, mapping and scientific exploration of Arctic America. Their voyages and work are pioneering achievements of the first rank. Along with Mackenzie, Hearne and Parry, they are among the explorers who uncovered the basic features of the topography and nature of the Canadian Arctic" (Henze p. 279). The volume explores the aurora borealis, astronomical observations, zoology, ichthyology and botanical discoveries in addition to the detailed travelogue about the country and its people, geognostic observations of the geology. Good Copy. This lot is taxed. A premium of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.