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Title

Prints published after original works by George Back [graphic material].

Series consists of

112 lower level description(s)

Arrangement structure

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Series part of

George Back fonds [graphic material, textual record (chiefly microform)] (R3881-0-6-E)

Date(s)

1822-1836

Place

London, England

Place of creation

England

Publisher

John Murray

Extent

110 prints: engravings; aquatints; lithographs; various dimensions.
1 reproduction: photomechanical print.
1 reproduction: photograph of a watercolour reproduced in a periodical.

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Series consists of both single-sheet and loose prints originally published in various of the official narrative reports of the expeditions on which Sir George Back served in the Arctic, including Sir John Franklin's first overland expedition to the Arctic in 1819-1822, Franklin's second overland expedition to the Arctic in 1825-1826, and George Back's overland expedition to the Arctic in 1833-1835 to discover the fate of Sir John Ross, and to explore the coast of the Arctic Ocean. Also included are descriptions of prints from which reproduction copies have been made, which arte still in the actual printed volumes. Included are geographical locations, activities relating to the daily life of the expeditions, flora and fauna, portraits, and events. Works are by George Back.

Conditions of access

Archival reference no.

R3881-33-X-E

Terms of use

Additional name(s)

Associated name: Franklin, John, 1786-1847. Sir,

Additional information

This series includes single-item prints acquired at various times as well as prints which are published as part of various official reports, and which are held in a number of locations. This includes art storage vault 47, the rare book collection; and other GPC vaults.

Custodial history

Acquired from a variety of sources, both public and private.

Subject heading

1. Discovery and Exploration - 1819-1822.
2. Discovery and Exploration - 1825-1827.
3. Discovery and Exploration - 1833-1835.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

3711846