By Ettore Cozzani
Torino, Milano, Firenze, Roma, Napoli, Palerno   G. B. Paravia & Co.
9" by 6.5" 250pp
A scarce and excellently preserved Italian biography of this explorer, in a clamshell box.
By Ettore Cozzani

1930 Giacomo Bove

Torino, Milano, Firenze, Roma, Napoli, Palerno   G. B. Paravia & Co.
9" by 6.5" 250pp
A scarce and excellently preserved Italian biography of this explorer, in a clamshell box.
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Folding Maps, Illustrated, Scarce

On the subject of Giacomo Bove (1852-1887), an Italian explorer who explored the Congo River and Tierra del Fuego, as well as participating in the Vega expedition to find the north-east passage. He tragically committed suicide after contracting fever. Complete with two folding maps and a number of full plate illustrations. An exceptionally clean copy for an Italian paperback of this age. Written in the Italian language. Presented in a custom clamshell case. 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 paper covered wraps. Externally generally smart, some bumping to extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Ownership bookplate to the front endpaper, inscription to the title page. Internally firmly bound, pages slightly age toned and clean.

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