Papers and despatches relating to the Arctic searching expeditions of 1850-51-52. . Together with a few brief remarks as to the probable course pursued by Sir John Franklin. Illustrated by a general map of the polar regions, a chart of the field of search, and a special map of Beechey Island. Collected and arranged by James Mangles, Commander, R.N.
James Mangles (1786-1867)
Category
Books
Date
1852
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 3114742
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],94p., [3] leaves of plates . maps . 8vo.. Provenance: Nineteenth-century armorial bookplate: 'John Gardner Wilkinson Brynfield House.' [i.e. Sir John Gardner Wilkinson (1795-1875)]. - Manuscript inscription: 'gift of Captn Mangles RN to Sir Gardner Wilkinson 'with Capt Mangles' kind regards' Xmas 1853' [i.e. James Mangles (1786-1867)]. Binding: Nineteenth-century full purple morocco, marbled endpapers, gilt-lettered on upper board 'Arctic searching expeditions. 1850-51-52'.
Makers and roles
James Mangles (1786-1867)