By Dr. Juan G. Beltran
Buenos Aires   M Gleizer
7.5" by 5.5" viii, 1-107pp.
A scarce and interesting work on the wariness of English imprint on the Falkland Islands.
By Dr. Juan G. Beltran

1934 El Zapardo Inglés a las Malvinas

Buenos Aires   M Gleizer
7.5" by 5.5" viii, 1-107pp.
A scarce and interesting work on the wariness of English imprint on the Falkland Islands.
£175.00
: 0.5kgs / : 758A12

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Folding Maps, Rebound

An account on the wariness of the English "zapardo" ("claw") at the Falkland Islands. Comprising an explanation of the islands, why they are viewed as a symbol, the history of Argentinian dominion of the Islands, the North America issue, and much more. Rebound in quarter cloth and the reproduction of the original publisher's cover. With maps, one of which is a folding map. In the original Spanish language. 

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

Rebound in quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards replicating the original paper wraps cover, which is still present within the binding. Externally, lovely with only minor shelfwear. Kenn Back's bookplate loosely inserted. Inscribed by the author to title page "Homenaje espiritual a mi querido amigo el [...] consul argentino dr. Angel C. Martinez [...] acción que conozco a fondo, honra al cuerpo consular argentino. El Autor." Internally, firmly bound. Slight foxing throughout. With maps.

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