London: Stanford, 1858. 8vo. Second edition stamped on spine (although the text conforms in all aspects to the first edition; the true Second edition was published in 1860 with the Sequel). xii + 463pp. Frontispiece lithograph of "Erebus and Terror Bay," 2 folding maps (coloured in outline) [ The maps are: "Chart of Part of the Arctic Regions as known in 1845, being a copy of the Chart supplied to the Franklin Expedition" and "The Arctic Shores of America and part of Asia, shewing the Tracks & Discoveries of HM. Hecla & Griper from Baffin Bay to Melville Island, Commanded by Sir Edwd Parry. and of H.M.S. Investigator, from Behring Strait to Mercy Bay, Commanded by Capt. McClure, 1850, 51,52 & 53. Completing the Discovery of the North-West Passage, also the Coasts Discoveredby Officers of the Expeditions sent in Search of Sir John Franklin".]. Original blind-stamped pebbled blue cloth, with arctic medal on front cover. Expert restorations head and foot of spine, else very goo. Yello