[ARTICO] - MCORMICK, Robert (1800-1890) - Voyages of discovery in the Arctic and antarctic seas and round the world. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle e Rivington, 1884.   Partially unopened first edition of the report of James Clark Ross (1839-1843) expedition to the Antarctic aboard the ship Erebus. One of the highlights of the plates are the views that illustrate the "Ross barrier" the largest glacial platform in Antarctica discovered during the journey together with the Ross Sea.   2 volumes, 8vo grande (250 x 170mm). 2 portraits as frontispieces, 63 plates and maps including 1 folding map and 5 folding plates (a copy partially unopened, some spotting). Editorial binding in percalline printed in black and gold. (2)

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