BACK, George. Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the Mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the Shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the Years 1833, 1834, and 1835. London: John Murray, 1836. First edition, 8vo (210 x 127mm.) 14 engraved plates only (of 16), engraved folding map bound at rear. (Some minor creasing, one plate torn without loss but affecting the image area, 3 plates shaved with loss of titles, light browning.) Near contemporary half-calf (rubbed, spine scuffed, with loss to foot, front-free endpaper torn with loss.)