Scoresby, Rev. W.

The Whaleman’s Adventures in the Southern Ocean

Rev. W. Scoresby. The Whaleman’s Adventures in the Southern Ocean; as Gathered by the Rev. Henry Cheever, on the Homeward Cruise of the “Commodore Preble.” London: Sampson Low, 1850. First edition. 
Twelvemo. xiv; 304pp. Illustrated with eight monochrome plates. Rebound in contemporary green half-leather over marbled paper boards, gilt-stamped title label to spine, edges speckled red. 

Rubbed and edgeworn to boards; spine lightly creased; front hinge gently cracked; light toning and thumbsoiling throughout; “withdrawn” ink-stamp to p. v; occasional small edge tears, tape reinforcement to some plates; bookplate. Very good. Item #1986

Price: $450.00