Quest For Franklin

Rear Admiral Noel Wright explores the exciting and moving story of Franklin and the mystery of his disappearance. A nice copy. Some foxing on page edges but otherwise clean. Previous owner name neatly written on FEP and his small sticker is tucked under the front DJ flap. Boards are tight and clean. DJ is unclipped and in nice condition. Minor… Read more about this item

London: Heinemann, 1959. 258 pp, 8vo (8 11/16" H). B&w plates, maps. "(G)ives a background account of Arctic exploration from the sixteenth century onwards and sets out such facts about Franklin's disappearance as have been discovered by the various relief and search parties. It is an exciting and moving story in which official incompetence and indifference contrasts strongly with… Read more about this item

London, Heinemann, (1959).. First Edition; 8vo; pp. xii, 258; portrait frontispiece, 8 pages of plates, 4 line drawings, 4 maps; bibliography, list of principal Arctic expeditions mentioned, index; flecking along page edges; rear of dustjacket lightly rubbed; otherwise very good copy.

Heinemann. First Edition; First Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good/Very Good-. 8.50 X 5.20 X 1.26 inches

London: Heinemann. Good. Hardcover. 1959. 258 pages. Dj worn. Spine faded. Bookplate. Text edge lightly fox ed<br> .