The Polar Book (First Edition)
Extremely rare publication in very good condition. Contents complete, including folding maps.
Published in 1930 celebrating the British Polar Exhibition. Louis Bernacchi was an Australian physicist and chief scientist on the Southern Cross expedition. He also founded the Antarctic Club. He was also the first Australian to work and winter in the Antarctica.
Very good.Ā Some toning and markings to covers. Slight foxing on edges. Contents generally clean and bright. Folding maps in fine condition.
First edition.Ā London:Ā E. Allom & Co., LTD., (1930). Small 8vo. Original illustrated paper softcovers. Pages: 115. Rear foldout features two maps: "South Polar Regions" and "North Polar Regions".
Provenance:Ā From the library of Warwick H. Williams.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
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The Polar Book (First Edition)
The Polar Book (First Edition)
Extremely rare publication in very good condition. Contents complete, including folding maps.
Published in 1930 celebrating the British Polar Exhibition. Louis Bernacchi was an Australian physicist and chief scientist on the Southern Cross expedition. He also founded the Antarctic Club. He was also the first Australian to work and winter in the Antarctica.
Very good.Ā Some toning and markings to covers. Slight foxing on edges. Contents generally clean and bright. Folding maps in fine condition.
First edition.Ā London:Ā E. Allom & Co., LTD., (1930). Small 8vo. Original illustrated paper softcovers. Pages: 115. Rear foldout features two maps: "South Polar Regions" and "North Polar Regions".
Provenance:Ā From the library of Warwick H. Williams.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
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Extremely rare publication in very good condition. Contents complete, including folding maps.
Published in 1930 celebrating the British Polar Exhibition. Louis Bernacchi was an Australian physicist and chief scientist on the Southern Cross expedition. He also founded the Antarctic Club. He was also the first Australian to work and winter in the Antarctica.
Very good.Ā Some toning and markings to covers. Slight foxing on edges. Contents generally clean and bright. Folding maps in fine condition.
First edition.Ā London:Ā E. Allom & Co., LTD., (1930). Small 8vo. Original illustrated paper softcovers. Pages: 115. Rear foldout features two maps: "South Polar Regions" and "North Polar Regions".
Provenance:Ā From the library of Warwick H. Williams.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
