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Antarctica

Embark on a historic journey to Antarctica through our exclusive selection of rare travel books and photographs. Discover the legendary expeditions of explorers like Shackleton, Scott, and Amundsen, and experience the awe-inspiring landscapes of one of the world's most enigmatic frontiers. Our selection features iconic works such as 'The South Pole' by Roald Amundsen, 'Scott's Last Expedition', 'The Heart of the Antarctic' by Sir Ernest Shackelton, and rare photographs by Herbert Ponting, capturing the essence of polar exploration and the intrepid spirit of these adventurers. From the challenging voyages to the daily life at remote bases like Cape Evans, these pieces offer a unique glimpse into the early 20th century's era of daring exploration. Shop now and own a piece of polar history, immortalising the courage and perseverance of those who ventured into the coldest place on Earth.
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  • 112058_2 112058

    The worst journey in the world.

    CHERRY-GARRARD, Apsley.
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    'The best written and most enduring account of exploits in the Antarctic.' - Taurus. 'It was perhaps the only real stroke of luck in Scott's ill-f...

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    The South Pole.

    AMUNDSEN, Roald.
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    Cornerstone of Antarctic exploration. The account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.A handsomely produced book containing ten full-pa...

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  • 110962_2 110962

    The voyages of the "Morning"

    DOORLY, Gerald S.
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    Doorly was a junior officer on board the Morning, a relief ship used on Scott's Discovery expedition. It was the ship which took a disgruntled Sha...

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  • 99214_2 99214

    British (Terra Nova) Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913. Glaciology.

    WRIGHT, C.S. & Priestley R.E.
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    Remarkable photographic record of the Terra Nova Expedition. Charles Wright was part of Robert Falcon Scott's last expedition, the Terra Nova Exped...

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  • 105497_2 105497

    The Diary of W. Lashly.

    LASHLY, William.
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    With the glassine wrapper - a remarkable survival. Lashly served on both Scott expeditions, but this portion of his diary covers his heroic return ...

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  • 104632_2 104632

    Little America

    BYRD, Richard Evelyn.
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    Author's autograph edition. 'The true first edition of Byrd's official narrative of his initial Antarctic expedition. For many it marks the end of ...

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  • 96741_2 96741

    Report on the geological collections made during the voyage of the "Quest"

    [SMITH, W. Campbell (editor)].
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    'Uncommon' (Rosove). The bulk of the published scientific results from Shackleton's last expedition.First edition; 8vo., xii, 1261 pp., frontispie...

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    Report on the maps and surveys

    DEBENHAM, F.
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    The maps from Capt. Scott's Terra Nova expedition. The cartographic record of the British Antarctic Expedition (Terra Nova) 1910-1913.First edition...

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  • The British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Rare exhibition catalogue. Invaluable for the documentation of Ponting's photographs.First edition, 8vo., 24pp., 8 photographic illustrations, ori...

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  • 95004_2 95004

    Menus & Souvenir programme from the library of Henry Dunlop,

    SHACKLETON. NIMROD EXPEDITION.
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    A rare opportunity to obtain a collection of signed printed ephemera from Shackleton's first Antarctic expedition (1907-1909) during which Shackle...

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  • The British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Rare exhibition catalogue. Invaluable for the documentation of Ponting's photographs.First edition; 8vo, [4] ads., [ii], 4-24, [2]ads. pp., portra...

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  • 100037_2 100037

    Antarctica.

    KEOUGH, Pat & Rosemary.
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    Limited edition - signed by the authors. A remarkable work, not only for its size and weight (8.7 kg plus a box of 3.8 kg), but also for its magnif...

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    Narrative of the wreck of the 'Favorite'

    NUNN, John.
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    'Nunn had joined the crew of the Royal Sovereign on a sealing voyage, which after being chased by pirates down the West African coast arrived at K...

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