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1919 With The Aurora in the Antarctic
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Description
First Edition
Davis was the captain of this expedition, and here provides one of the few first-hand accounts in print.
Illustrated, with a portrait frontispiece, 40 plates, 5 maps and numerous diagrams. Including a folding map to the rear.
Collated, complete.
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.
With Kenn Back's bookplate to the front pastedown.
Another prior owner's label to the front pastedown, 'Rev P J Helyar'. Helyar was an anglican vicar once of the Falklands.
The Aurora embarked on an Australasian Antarctic expedition. In 1911 the ship departed from Hobart, Australia.
A fantastic account of this important expedition.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Minor shelfwear to the extremities. The gilt has faded, as is common with this wartime issued work. Prior owners' bookplate and label to the front pastedown. Prior owner's inscription to the rear endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional scattered spotting as is common with this work due to the paper used. Small closed tear to the head of one of the folding map joints.
Very Good Indeed
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