Narrative of an Expedition in H.M.S. Terror, undertaken with a view to Geographical Discovery on the Arctic Shores, in the Years 1836-7.

This is a rare book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: John Murray, 1838. 8vo. Orig. full presentation calf. Gilt borders on both front & rear boards. Spine extra gilt, with raised bands, and morocco titling-label (slightly rubbed). Gilt dentelles. Marbled endpapers and matching edges. (viii, 456pp.). With a folding chart of Hudson's Strait and the North coast of Southampton Island, as well as 12 full-page lithograph plates. Presentation inscription to Percival Maurice Shipton on his leaving Eton College, Christmas 1844. Slight foxing, but nonetheless a fine tight copy, handsomely bound. 1st edition.