1907 Print Map Canada Arctic Expedition Navy Seward Roosevelt Sail Siberia XGYC9

This is an original 1907 black and white relief line-block map of the Canadian Arctic Expedition that the S.S. Roosevelt used from 1913-1914 and 1917-1918 and was mapped by the Department of the Naval Service.

CONDITION

This 104+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Original portfolio crease. No surface rub. Large tear - bottom right corner. No water damage. Please note: There is light foxing in the top margin. Please also note: This map was folded many times because of it's size and therefore contains creases throughout the whole image.

• Product Type: Relief Line-block Map; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 22.5 x 14 inches; 57 x 36 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present an interesting exploration to the North Pole through a series of prints from 1907. The S. S. Roosevelt set forth in 1904 to reach the North Pole for the first time with Commander Robert Peary in charge of the expedition. The ice caused too much damage to the ship and was barely able to return to New York for repairs. Peary set out again in 1908, and anchored at Cape Sheridan. This time Peary was victorious. During World War I, the Roosevelt worked as a West Coast watch ship and, after the war, was turned into a tug and later abandoned in 1942. The collection gives an insight to the journey through pictures and an expedition map of the route taken.

Keywords specific to this image: Peninsula, Franklin Mountains, Dominion of Canada, Mackensie Bay, Winter Quarters, Leffingwells Observatory

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