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MOSS (EDWARD LAWTON)
Shores of the Polar Sea. A Narrative of the Arctic Expedition of 1875-6

22 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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MOSS (EDWARD LAWTON)

Shores of the Polar Sea. A Narrative of the Arctic Expedition of 1875-6, first edition, title and plate captions printed in red and black, half-title, 16 mounted chromolithographed plates and numerous illustrations "from drawings made on the spot by the author", one colour-printed map, blindstamp on title and final text leaf, contemporary red half morocco, g.e., rubbed, folio (475 x 320mm.), Marcus Ward, 1878

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A record of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by George Nares, sent "to attain the highest northern latitude, and if possible, to reach the Pole". Moss acted as surgeon on the HMS Alert.

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