May 24, 2007 - Sale 2116

Sale 2116 - Lot 26

Price Realized: $ 6,240
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SNOW, W. PARKER. Voyage of the Prince Albert in Search of Sir John Franklin. Folding map, 4 color plates. 8vo, modern 1/2 calf. Publisher's ads in the rear. London: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1851
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first edition. Snow served as the purser during this 1850 Franklin search expedition aboard the Prince Albert, which was commanded by Charles C. Forsyth and sponsored by Lady Franklin herself. The color lithographed plates are after original works by the author. It is a relatively scarce account of an expedition notable for being the first to relay the news of the discovery of Franklin's winter quarters on Beechey Island. Arctic Bibliography 16362; Sabin 85560; TPL 3111; Hill 1598; Abbey Travel 638.

From the library of Dr. John M. Levinson, with his bookplate.