1878 La Mer Polaire by Lanoye - Expedition in Search of SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, Illustrations & Maps, French Language online Edition

This is a French language book about the search for the ill-fated Franklin Expedition by the ships "HMS Erebus" and "HMS Terror" by Ferdinand de Lanoye. The book is titled "LA MER POLAIRE - Voyage de L'Erebe et de La Terreur et Expeditions a la Recherche de Franklin," which translates to "The Polar Sea - Voyage of Erebus and Terror and Expeditions in Search of Franklin." 1878; Librairie Hachette; Paris. The book features portraits of Sir John Franklin, Elisha Kent Kane and Joseph-Rene Bellot, numerous illustrations (many of which are full-page), maps (one of which is fold-out), and a fold-out facsimile document. Nicely decorated front cover with gilt decorations, and gilt page edges on all sides. The book is written entirely in French.

Condition:
Some light soiling to the covers and spine; the gilt lettering on the spine has faded a bit; light wear to the cloth at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean with only some light foxing here and there, and pages 26-33 and 191-198 have small dark stain spots. Overall the book is in Very Good condition. online