BELCHER, Captain Sir Edward (1799-1877). The Last of the Arctic Voyages; Being a Narrative of The Expedition in H. M. S. Assistance? in Search of Sir John Franklin, During the Years 1852-53-54. London: Lovell Reeve, 1855. 8vos. Illustrated with 36 lithographed plates (15 in color), 4 maps (3 folding) and numerous intertextual wood engravings. xx, [1]-383; [viii], [1]-419 pp. Half-titles present. Approximately 9 ? x 5 ?". Bound in modern full blue textured cloth, spines lettered in gilt (light rubbing to cloth, occasional minor toning to text and plates, a few text leaves, plates, and maps with later marginal tape repairs). Maps meant to be in a rear pocket in volume I are inserted within that volume. Very good. FIRST EDITION OF BELCHER'S ACCOUNT OF THE LAST PUBLICLY FUNDED EXPEDITION TO SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN. Rare. Arctic Bibliography 1241. Sabin 4389.