(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Exploration, Meteorology, Journal, Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, U.S. Signal Corps).

Lady Franklin Bay Expedition. Appendix 123: Lieutenant Lockwood's Journal from August 3rd, 1883.
Published c. 1883, United States.
c. 78 pages. Text in English. Pagination begins with p. 367-ends p. 440. Consists of plain wrapper cover with original paper title affixed, sub-title leaf, text body. Rear cover displays remnants of two cancelled postage stamps, perhaps for taxation purposes as opposed to mailing? No address label, the stamps suggest not from a binders left-over stock of gatherings, signatures and sections.

A rare 19th century Polar exploration mystery item.

Publisher's paper wrappers. Rare loose fascicule, apparently sent on specific request by the Government printing office to an early recipient. 

Booklet is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding age worn, paper somewhat brittle and edge chipped, small typical staining, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 11 1/2" H x 9" W.

[B11792].