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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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  • 96741_2 96741

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

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    Uncommon' (Rosove). The bulk of the published scientific results from Shackleton's last expedition.First edition; 8vo., xii, 261 pp., frontispiece...

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    Report on the maps and surveys

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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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    Menus & Souvenir programme from the library of Henry Dunlop,

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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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  • Scott at his desk - Cape Evans.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Taken on 7th October 1911, this is one of the most famous images shot by Ponting during his time in the Antarctic as part of Captain Scott's Terra...

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  • Oates in the stable.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Capt. Oates with the Manchurian ponies, which had been ...

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  • Dyne's Anemometer.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Dyne's anemometer in the meteorologist George Simpson's...

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  • Ponting with his camera sledge.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913).Ponting was of the first people to utilise a handheld cine camer...

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  • Taylor, Debenham and Gran.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing T. Griffith 'Grif' Taylor, Frank Debenham, and Tryggve ...

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  • Lt. Evans washing his hands.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Lieut. Evans crouching down on his haunches washing his...

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  • The Dogs on Deck.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing the expedition dogs on board the Terra Nova.'The Expedi...

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  • P.O. Evans sewing tent.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Petty Officer Edgar Evans, who died on the return journ...

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  • Meares and the Pianola.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Cecil Meares sitting at the pianolo. Meares, who was i...

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  • Anton cutting Keohane's hair.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing the Ukrainian groom Anton Omelchenko cutting the hair o...

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  • Memorial Cross to Scott, Wilson, Bowers, Oates and Evans. Observation Hill, Ross Island, Antarctica.

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    To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield'. Classic photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing the cross erecte...

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  • Lt. Evans.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Lieut. Edward Evans, later Admiral and 1st Baron Mounte...

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    Cinematographing in the ice pack.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Ponting using his cinematograph camera to record the Te...

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  • Simpson in his laboratory.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing George 'Sunny Jim' Simpson, the expedition's meteorolog...

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  • Packing sugar for sledging rations.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913), showing Cecil Meares and Thomas Clissold the cook, packing suga...

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  • Unloading the motor sledge that sank through the ice.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913) taken on 8th January 1911, showing the first of the motor sledge...

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  • Whisky for the pony that had to swim ashore.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913) taken on 8th February 1911, showing four members of the expediti...

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  • Frostbite.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913).The Terra Nova expedition was supposed to be the high-water mark...

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  • Gran.

    PONTING, Herbert G.
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    Classic Ponting photograph from Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition (1910-1913). 'Lt. Tryggve Gran, one of the most expert ski runners of Norway...

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