Lot 2141: BEECHEY, FREDERICK WILLIAM. 1796-1856.

Narrative of a Voyage to the Pacific and Beering's Strait, to Co-Operate with the Polar Expeditions: Performed in His Majesty's Ship Blossom in the years 1825, 26, 27, 28. London: Richard Bentley, 1831. 2 volumes. 8vo (222 x 135 mm). xxvi, [2], 472; iv, 452 pp. 1 double page and 2 large folding maps, 4 double page and 19 plates [i.e. 23]. Original publishers blue cloth lettered in gilt. Some plates browned, repaired tear to frontispiece map. Provenance: G. & N. Ingleton (bookplate). FIRST OCTAVO EDITION, very attractive copy of this desirable work with early descriptions of San Francisco Bay in addition to polar material. Hill p 18; Howes B309; Sabin 4347.