Captain R F Scott, C V O R N. / Scott's Last Expedition 1st Edition 1913

Description: Scott's Last Expedition Author: Scott, Captain R.F. (R.N., C.V.O.) Title: Scott's Last Expedition Publication: New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1913 Edition: First edition Description: Hardcover. 2 vol. Large 8vo. [3], vi-xxiv, [1], 2-443, [1]; [5], vi-xiv, [3], 2-376, [8] pp. Original dark green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine and top textblock in gilt. Illustrated by two photogravure frontispieces, six original sketches in photogravure by Dr. E.A. Wilson, eighteen coloured plates (sixteen from drawings by Dr. Wilson), 260 full page and smaller illustrations from photographs taken by Herbert G. Ponting and other members of the expedition, two fold-out panoramas, and several fold-out maps. Volume one is the journal of Captain R.F. Scott, volume two contains the reports of the journeys and the scientific work undertaken by Dr. E.A. Wilson and the surviving members of the expedition. Arranged by Leonard Huxley, with a preface by Sir Clements R. Markham, K.C.B., F.R.S. Both volumes lack their dust jackets. The written record of Scott's final journey to the Antarctic, rife with photographs of the equipment, camps, sled-dogs, penguins and mountains that Scott and his team encountered. A nice set of this important work in the history of polar exploration. Very Good. A Very Good set with scattered foxing throughout the pages, a small separation between the backstrip and the textblock of both volumes, and light wear to the edges of the boards. Seller ID: 00007335 Subject: History, Science, Travel Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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