A voyage of discovery and research in the southern and Antarctic regions, during the years 1839-43
Description: "One of the most important works in the history of Antarctic exploration" (Hill). The nephew of Sir John Ross, the Arctic explorer, James led this expedition for the purpose of Antarctic discovery and magnetic surveys, during which he circumnavigated the Antarctic continent, discovering the Ross Sea, the Ross Ice Shelf, Victoria Land, Erebus and Terror Gulf, and attempted to enter the Weddell Sea. Early issue is indicated by the presence of advertisements dated January 1847. -- Bonhams
Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: "One of the most important works in the history of Antarctic exploration" (Hill). The nephew of Sir John Ross, the Arctic explorer, James led this expedition for the purpose…