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1903 La Stella Polare Nel Mare Artico
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Description
Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon
The 'Stella Polare' was originally a Norwegian vessel named Jason, but was sold to an Italian company and renamed for the prince and explorer Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi to complete a polar expedition. During the expedition, the prince lost two fingers to frostbite and gave command of the vessel to Umberto Cagni.
Written by Umberto Cagni (1863-1932), an Italian polar explorer and Navy admiral.
From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.
Condition
In the publisher's original full cloth binging. Externally, gilt detail to the spine has rubbed away and there is slight spotting to the spine. Internally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean.
Very Good
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