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HOWGATE, Henry (1834-1901). Polar Colonization. Memorial to Congress and Action of Scientific and Commercial Associations. Washington, D.C.: Beresford, 1879.
A report outlining a plan for an expedition to Lady Franklin Bay and the establishment of an America colony there. The expedition ultimately failed and Howgate was accused of embezzling over $100,000 from the government. He evaded the authorities for thirteen years, living with his mistress and running an antiquarian bookshop in New York before his capture and imprisonment. Arctic Bib. 7454.
Octavo (232 x 147mm). One folding map, 2 heliotype plates (map strengthened at edges and crease, light dampstain at top margin not affecting image). Original grey paper wrappers (some repairs to wrappers). Provenance: Library of Congress (punch stamp on front cover, deaccession stamp on back) – Meridian Rare Books.
A report outlining a plan for an expedition to Lady Franklin Bay and the establishment of an America colony there. The expedition ultimately failed and Howgate was accused of embezzling over $100,000 from the government. He evaded the authorities for thirteen years, living with his mistress and running an antiquarian bookshop in New York before his capture and imprisonment. Arctic Bib. 7454.
Octavo (232 x 147mm). One folding map, 2 heliotype plates (map strengthened at edges and crease, light dampstain at top margin not affecting image). Original grey paper wrappers (some repairs to wrappers). Provenance: Library of Congress (punch stamp on front cover, deaccession stamp on back) – Meridian Rare Books.