2011 Putting South Georgia on the Map: Duncan Carse's South Georgia Surveys of 1951-1956
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Description
Illustrated, Limited Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce, Signed, With Slipcase
This work comprises an account of the South Georgia survey of 1951-56. Wonderfully illustrated throughout with vignette photographs and diagrams in full colour.
This is a limited edition, number 80 of 100.
Signed by the author to the title page.
Presented in a slipcase.
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 travel, geography and polar exploration in particular.
Condition
In the publisher's original paper covered boards, with a slipcase. Externally lovely. Slipcase has minor shelfwear only and is in superb condition. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean.
Fine
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