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Borchgrevink, Carsten Egebert
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- First on the Antarctic Continent. Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900. London: George Newnes, 1901
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, xvi, 334pp., 32pp. adverts, half-title, 3 folding coloured maps, 17 photographic plates, 182 photo illustrations in the text, original pictorial dark blue cloth, black endpapers, top edge gilt, slipcase
Literature
Rosove 45; Spence 152; Taurus 24
Condition
A fine copy
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Clements Markham opposed Borchgrevink's venture, declaring the Norwegian explorer "incompetent, his ship rotten, and that no self-respecting member of the scientific community should have anything to do with him" (Howgego). Nonetheless, Borchgrevink's party spent almost a year within the Antarctic Circle and he claimed to have achieved “a number of ‘firsts’: the first time dogs were used on the Antarctic continent, a furthest south record, the first sledge journey on the Ross Ice Shelf” (Taurus).