The "Capt William Scoresby - Voyage to the Northern Whale Fishery - 1823-1980" print is a hardcover facsimile edition published by Caedmon of Whitby in 1980. This illustrated biography by William Scoresby provides a fascinating insight into the history of the whaling industry in the United Kingdom. The book, weighing 1200g, offers a detailed account of Scoresby's adventures in the northern whale fishery, making it a valuable addition to any collector's library of non-fiction biographies.
This is a beautiful reproduction of the 1823 much sought after journal of William Scoresby printed in 1980 so nearly fifty years old in itself. The boards are a grey/green cloth covering that has no visible marks or damage. Internally the book has a name plate as shown and that is about the only thing worth mentioning. All the plates and maps have been carefully enclosed and offer an even greater insight to Scoresby's journey.