Original 1899 Government Printing Office report documenting the U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear’s 1897–98 Arctic rescue expedition for whalers trapped near Point Barrow, Alaska. Original blue pebbled cloth with gilt spine lettering, numerous photographic plates, rear map pocket, and the large folding color track chart of the Bear’s cruise and overland relief expedition.

Condition: Good+ to Very Good antiquarian condition. Binding appears secure overall. Blue cloth is clean and attractive with light rubbing, scuffing, small surface marks, and light wear at corners and spine ends. Front inner hinge/endpaper has a narrow paper split/crease at the gutter, but the board remains attached. Interior pages and plates shown are clean and legible with mild age toning. Main text is present through final numbered page 144. Folding map is present, opens well, has normal fold lines, and no tears. No dust jacket, as issued.

The standard issue is described as having 48 photographic plates plus the folding map. The map and full plate count is confirmed. You will receive the exact original 1899 report shown.