South Pole Account the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition
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The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912. Amundsen, Roald. London: John Murray, 1912. First English Edition, First Issue. First UK Edition. Travel and Exploration: Antarctica. Thick royal 8vo. Volume I: pp. [i-vi], vii-xxxv, [1], 392, photographic frontis of Amundsen – with tissue guard, 2 maps – one tinted folding and 1 full page, 84 mostly photographic illustrations on 56 plates – 30 full page. Volume II: pp. [i-iv], v-x, 449, [1], 3 maps – 1 folding, 2 full-page, 2 folding charts and plans, 53 mostly photographic illustrations on 43 plates – 33 full-page including frontis of Amundsen with tissue guard, 23 figures, maps, charts and diagrams in text; 11pp. Index. Publisher’s dark red ruled cloth, gilt titles with Norwegian flag on front cover & spine. Top page edges gilt – other page edges uncut. Complete 2-volume set with all plates, charts & maps some of which are fold-out. Prior owner’s inscription on ffe of Vol. 1, foxing beginning only on ffe and half title pages, A Very Good+ set. The very scarce and important account UK First Edition detailing Roald Amundsen’s full record of the famous Norwegian dash for the South Pole. A cornerstone publication of Antarctic exploration during the Heroic Era. — Spence 16., Conrad p156, Taurus 71, Rosove 9.A1.
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