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First edition of Roal Amundsen's South Pole, a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration; the account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
First edition of Roal Amundsen's South Pole, a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration; the account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
First edition of Roal Amundsen's South Pole, a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration; the account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
First edition of Roal Amundsen's South Pole, a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration; the account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
First edition of Roal Amundsen's South Pole, a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration; the account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
First edition of Roal Amundsen's South Pole, a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration; the account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.

cornerstone of Antarctic exploration


AMUNDSEN, Roald.

The South Pole. An account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram", 1910-1912.

London, John Murray, 1912.

$4,787.00
$4,787.00

The South Pole.

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The account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.

A handsomely produced book containing ten more full-page photographic images than the Norwegian original, and all 138 photographic images being reproduced to a higher standard.

Amundsen's legendary dash to the Pole, which he reached before Scott's ill-fated expedition by over a month. His success over Scott was due to his highly disciplined dogsled teams, more accomplished skiers, a shorter distance to the Pole, better clothing and equipment, well planned supply depots enroute, fortunate weather, and a modicum of luck (Books on Ice).

First English edition; 2 volumes, 8vo (23.5 x 17.5 cm); 3 folding maps, folding plan, 16 charts in text, 138 photographic illustrations on 103 plates; publisher's original maroon cloth gilt, vignettes to upper covers, top edges gilt, others uncut, usual rubbing to spine flags, upper hinge of vol. 1 a little weak, a very good set; xxxv, [i], 392; x, 449 pp.

Taurus 71; Rosove 9.A1; Books on Ice 7.1.

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First edition of Roal Amundsen's South Pole, a cornerstone of Antarctic exploration; the account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.

The South Pole.

$4,787.00
$4,787.00

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