Name: 1st Edition Book: The Life and Travels of Thomas Simpson by Alexander Simpson
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1st Edition Book: The Life and Travels of Thomas Simpson by Alexander Simpson

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DETAILS
Thomas Simpson (1808-40) was second in command of the Hudson’s Bay Company expedition (1836-39), who set out to complete the charting of the Northwest Passage. Contains an account from his brother of the explorer’s mysterious death.

PROVENANCE
Property of a gentleman (Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Acquired from: T. H. Edwards Bookseller, April 1, 1980.

TITLE
The Life and Travels of Thomas Simpson, The Arctic Discoverer by his brother Alexander Simpson

PUBLISHER
Richard Bentley (London, England)

BINDING
Half calf, marbelized boards

ILLUSTRATED
Portrait frontispiece after G.P. Green. Folding map.

LANGUAGE
English

EDITION
First edition

SUBJECT(S)
Travel | History

PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom

AUTHOR(S)
Alexander Simpson (British, 1811-?)

PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Mid 19th century

DATE
1845

DIMENSIONS
Width 5.75 Depth 1.25 Height 8.5 inches

SIZE
Octavo

Dimensions: 5.75ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 8.5ʺH

Styles: Traditional

Period: Mid 19th Century

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Leather; Paper

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Condition Notes: Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any …
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