8vo (217 x 125 mm). 5 engraved folding maps, 4 engraved folding plates. (Some minor spotting to a few leaves, some slight browning or fraying to foremargins of a few plates and maps.) Contemporary sheep, smooth spine gilt red lettering-piece gilt (some light wear). Provenance: Collector's bookplate, a few pencil marks. 

Second edition of Hearne's work, first published in 1795 (see previous lot).  Hearne was the first European to travel overland from Hudson Bay to the Arctic Coast where he reached the mouth of the Coppermine River in 1771. Sabin 31182.