The voyage of the "Scotia": being the record of a voyage of exploration in Antarctic seas

Brown, R.N. Rudmore, et al

Description:

An important volume of early Antarctic exploration, written by three members of the expeditions R.N. Rudmore Brown, R.C. Mossman & Dr. J.H. Harvey Pirie. Includes a chapter on South Africa (not very complimentary) with some photos. Original decorative cloth. Pp. xxiv,375, photo-plates, 3 maps (2 folding colour). Title on spine faded, covers a bit rubbed, owner's signature on half-title, quite heavy foxing, large map torn in a couple of places without loss

Details:

  • Publisher: William Blackwood
  • Publisher Place: Edinburgh
  • Date of Publication: 1906
  • Edition: First edition
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo
  • Lot No: 263
  • Hammer Price: $473
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