from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of An Attempt to Reach the North Pole

By Parry, W.E., Capt. R.N., F.R.S.

London: John Murray, 1831. Printed by William Clowes, London. First Edition Thus. 24mo – 13.2cm.  Period full-calf with gilt ruling on front and rear boards, gilt titles, ruling and decoration on spines with black morocco title tabs. Marble end leaves with matching marble on all page edges. All hinges tight and no prior ownership markings. A very scarce and most attractive set in near fine condition.

A unique and very scarce five-volume set of Parry’s voyages in search of the Northwest Passage and towards the North Pole. Written from Parry’s journals of his three voyages to the Canadian Arctic waters, of his attempt to reach the North Pole north of West Spitsbergen, and his account of the Eskimos of Melville Peninsula and the adjoining island particularly Winter and Igloolik Islands.

Volume I: [ xvi ], 310pp., frontispiece: Capt. Parry; publisher’s advertisements, title page; plus 2 engraved plates as called for.

Volume II: [ viii ], 320pp., frontispiece: Hecla and Griper in Winter Harbour; plus 1 engraved plate, fold-out engraved map as called for.

Volume III: [ vii ], 328pp., frontispiece: Esqimaux Children Dancing; plus 2 engraved plates as called for.

Volume IV: [ viii ], 322pp., frontispiece: Situation of H.M. ships Hecla & Fury; plus 1 engraved plate as called for.

Volume V: [ vii ], 300pp., frontispiece: The Boats Off Waldon Island; plus 1 engraved plate as called for.

$900.00 -