Feb 02, 2006 - Sale 2065

Sale 2065 - Lot 5

Price Realized: $ 69
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Estimate: $ 100 - $ 150
(ALASKA.) Ray, Patrick Henry. Report of the International Polar Expedition to Point Barrow Alaska. Folding map, numerous plates, including 10 photogravures by F. Gutekunst. 4to, publisher's cloth, some spotting and wear; hinges cracked; early owner's detailed marginalia. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1885

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A scientific expedition to establish a station at Point Barrow and collect meteorologic data with a particular focus on the causes of the Aurora Borealis. In addition, Ray made two inland journeys to study the native Inuit.