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Footprints on a Frozen Continent McPherson, John G. (Book #ID 2935) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London First edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Near Fine in Near Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Pole Positions; The Polar Regions and the Future of the Planet Snowman, Daniel (Book #ID 97953) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with two double-page monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340540680 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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South Latitude [1] Ommanney, F. D. (Book #ID 13951) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1938. London 1938. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt title and author to the spine, end papers maps. 8vo 8¾'' x 6'' [xii] 308 printed pages of text with sixteen two-tone photographic illustrations on semi-glossy paper. Foxing to the end papers, free from any ownership markings, light abrading to corners and spine tips and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Antarctic Science Walton, D. W. H. [Edited by] (Book #ID 115727) Published by Cambridge at the University Press First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt Antarctic outline to the front board. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 278 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations, figures, maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £25.00 ticket. From the private library belonging to Bryan L. Sage, a distinguished naturalist and BP ecologist in Alaska with his bird illustrated book plate to the front paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Hell with a Capital H | An Epic Story of Antarctic Survival (Review Copy with Flyer) Lambert, Katherine [Introduction by Peter King] (Book #ID 115833) Published by Pimlico, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xv], 208 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Publisher's double-sided A4 promotional flyer loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Antarctica the Last Continent Cameron, Ian (Book #ID 20466) Little, Brown and Company Limited, Boston, Toronto First edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Quarto 10" x 7½" 256 pp. Colour and monochrome photographic illustrations. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow surface chips to top of upper panel, spine faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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The Coldest March; Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition Solomon, Susan [Captain Robert Falcon Scott] (Book #ID 43413) Published by Yale University Press, New Haven and London First Edition 2001. New Haven 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0300089678. Contains xxii, 383 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with insignificant crease mark to the foot of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Thin Edge of the World Migot, André [Maps by K. C. Jordan] (Book #ID 44960) Published by Little, Brown and Company Boston First Edition 1956. Boston 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone grey cloth covers, scarlet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 242 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small chips to the corners of the spine tips, paper clean and crisp, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Ice Is Where You Find It (Signed) Thomas, Captain Charles W. [Charles Ward "Tommy" Thomas (September 3, 1903 - March 3, 1973) was a flag officer in the United States Coast Guard and commanding officer of the icebreakers USCGC Northland (WPG-49) and USCGC Eastwind (WAGB-279) that served in the Greenland Patrol during World War II]. (Book #ID 115880) Published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. Indianapolis | New York First Edition 1951. 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ice blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, (xxiv), 378 pp with 5 maps and monochrome illustrations from photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'With the author's sincere best wishes | Charles W. Thomas.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Russian Settlement in the North [Scott Polar Research Institute Special Publication No. 3] Armstrong, Terence (Book #ID 31831) Published by Cambridge at the University Press First Edition 1965. Cambridge 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, gilt and blue title block lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' xii, 224 [pp]. Monochrome illustrations throughout, fold-out map to the rear. Light foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the top edge and spine tips. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Polar Exploration Wise, Terence (Book #ID 35895) Published by Almark Publishing Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1973. London 1973. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 167 pp ISBN 0855241462. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex-library with usual stamps. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips whatsoever and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Southern Lights; The Official Account of the British Land Expedition 1934-1937 [1] Rymill, John [Two Chapters by A. Stephenson and an Historical Introduction by Hugh Robert Mill] (Book #ID 37750) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1938. London 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, lower page edges untrimmed. Quarto 10'' x 8'' xvi, 296 [pp]. Three fold-out colour maps, sepia photographic illustrations throughout. Free front end paper has been clipped vertically from corner to corner, light foxing to the closed page edges and front end papers, spine very slightly age darkened, binding firm, sound and square and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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South Latitude [3] Ommanney, F. D. (Book #ID 44968) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London New Impression 1938. London 1938. Hard back bound in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt title and author to the spine, end papers maps. 8vo 8¾'' x 6'' [xii] 308 printed pages of text with sixteen two-tone photographic illustrations on semi-glossy paper. Light foxing to the end papers, repaired tear to the lower spine edge, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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No Pathway Here Marsh, John H. (Book #ID 44974) Published by Howard B. Timmins, Long Street, Cape Town First Edition 1948. Cape Town 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 200 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly faded, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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The Lonely South Migot, André (Book #ID 44976) Published by The Travel Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1960. 1960. Hard back binding in publisher's original terra cotta cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [iv] 206 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and three maps throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Antarctic Night Bursey, Jack (Book #ID 44979) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Thus Edition 1958. London 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex-library with usual stamps, spine faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Discovery; The Story of The Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Byrd, Richard Evelyn [Introduction by Claude A. Swanson] (Book #ID 44985) Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York First Edition 1935. New York 1935. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains [xxxiv] 405 printed pages of text with many monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly dulled, without any ownership markings or foxing and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Little America; Aerial Exploration in the Antarctic The Flight to the South Pole Byrd, Richard Evelyn (Book #ID 44986) Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York Third Impression December 1930 [First Edition November 1930]. New York 1930./ Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, end paper photographs. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains [xvi] 422 printed pages of text with 74 monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. End papers cracked, light rubbing to the spine ends and corners, one map tape repaired, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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The Real Book of The Antarctic Strong, Charles S. [Illustrated by Albert Orbaan] (Book #ID 47318) Published by Dennis Dobson Ltd., 80 Kensington Church Street, London First Edition 1963 with new material and revisions. London 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small rubbed mark to the top front fore edge, price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Voyage to Desolation Island Kauffmann, Jean-Paul [Translated by Patricia Clancy] (Book #ID 77949) Published by The Harvill Press, 2 Aztec Row, Berners Road, London First UK Edition 2001. London 2001. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 177 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860469264 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Antarctica; A Traveller's Tale Bailey, Jean [Charcoal Drawings by Lorraine Hannay] (Book #ID 57151) Published by Angus & Robertson Publishers, Australia First Edition 1980. Australia 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 182 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs on yellow paper throughout, map of Antarctica to the front end papers. A little wear to the lower edges of the covers, label to the verso of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition colour photographic dust wrapper with minimal creasing to the upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0207138214 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Cherry | A Life of Aspley Cherry-Garrard Wheeler, Sara [Aspley Cherry-Garrard 1886-1959] (Book #ID 103018) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition 2001. 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (x), 354 pp with one single and one double-page maps, monochrome archive photographs throughout. Browning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224050044 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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The Joy of Ice and Rust; A Textile Artist's Impressions of Antarctica Sparks, Sally [Introduction by Tony Soper] (Book #ID 74978) Published by Out of Hand Ltd., Sion Road, Bedminster, Bristol First Edition 2011. Bedminster 2011. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Landscape 8½'' x 12''. Contains 44 pages with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780956878809 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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South with Scott Mountevans, Admiral Lord [Photography by Herbert Ponting] (Book #ID 61833) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London circa 1948. 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xii] 284 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, fold-out map to the rear. Small ownership name to the front free end paper dated 1948. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Adaptations Within Antarctic Ecosystems | Proceedings of the Third SCAR Symposium on Antarctic Biology Llano, George A. [Editor] (Book #ID 115973) Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, District of Columbia, First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, end paper maps. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. Of the 72 papers delivered at this symposium, nearly two-thirds of them concern marine biology environment of Antarctica including the subjects of phytoplankton ecosystems, marine benthic ecosystems, adaptations in vertebrates, and Antarctic freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. Contains (xliv), 1252 pp. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine. Dust wrapper protected. Heavy volume 2.6 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Death on the Ice | Scott. Antarctica. 1912 | The Worst Journey; The Finest Men. Ryan, Robert (Book #ID 97227) Published by Headline Review | Headline Publishing 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's number 1 to the copyright page. Contains 500 printed pages of text with single page map. Erased name to the top of the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780755348350 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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South with Scott [3] Mountevans, Admiral Lord [Photography by Herbert Ponting] (Book #ID 65210) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London New and Revised Edition 1948. London 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xii] 288 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, 3 double-page and one single-page maps to the rear. Front free end paper missing, light spotting to the paste downs. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the spine tips and corners, spine sun faded, not price clipped 4/6. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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The Antarctic Problem; An Historical and Political Study Christie, E. W. Hunter [Foreword by Sir Reginald Leeper] (Book #ID 66901) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1951. London 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 336 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends turned-in, creasing of the board to the lower front corner, 100 mm split to the paper of the upper front gutter. Good condition book in torn and repaired dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Captain Scott's Message to England Scott, Captain R. F. [Robert Falcon] (Book #ID 79595) Published by St Catherine's Press, London, First Edition 1913. London 1913. First edition in publisher's original grey French Flap card wrap covers [softback], navy title and author lettering to the upper panel. Quarto 9'' x 7''. Contains 32 (last colophon) pages, with 4 tipped in portraits. Fragile item with about 50% of the spine covering missing, couple of tears to the edge of the front gutter, light tanning to the page edges and shadows opposite the photographs, in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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The Coldest March | Scott's Fatal Antarctic Expedition Solomon, Susan [Captain Robert Falcon Scott] (Book #ID 97484) Published by Yale University Press, New Haven and London First Edition 2001. 2001 First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0300089678. Contains xxii, 383 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and maps throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £19.95 | $29.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300089678 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Shackleton; His Antarctic Writings Ralling, Christopher (Book #ID 76407) Published by The British Broadcasting Corporation 35 Marylebone High Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 264 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0563200847 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Mind Over Matter; The Epic Crossing of The Antarctic Continent (Signed) Fiennes, Ranulph (Book #ID 76862) Published by Sinclair-Stevenson, 81 Fulham Road, London First Edition 1993. London 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, maps to the blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 326 pp with colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine ends, not price clipped. SIGNED framed mounted white label to the title page 'Ranulph Fiennes'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1856193756 Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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From Scott to Fuchs Bowman, Gerald (Book #ID 84369) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Thin strips of sun fading to the edges, very little wear to the covers, age darkened edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with nicks and closed tears to the upper edges, surface marking to the white of the rear panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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Voyage de la Belgica | Quinze Mois dans l'Antarctique (Ouvrage couronné par l'Académie Française) Voyage of the Belgica | Fifteen Months in the Antarctic (Work crowned by the French Academy) Commandant de Gerlache de Goméry [Adrien Gerlache de Goméry] Préface par Elisée Reclus | Introduction par Lucien Jottrand (Book #ID 115580) Published by Librairie Générale, 29 rue de Namur, Bruxelles 1943. 1943. Publisher's original illustrated thin card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¾''. Contains 257 pp with monochrome photographs throughout, some text figures, maps to the rear cover. Cheap paper browning, rubbing to the corners and spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the POLAR [Antarctic] Category |
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