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Hayes, J. Gordon
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- Antarctica. A Treatise on the Southern Continent. London: The Richards Press, [1928]
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (248 x 170mm.), xvi, 448pp., 14 maps, 4 folding in pocket at rear, 16 photographic plates, original dark blue cloth, photo-illustrated dust-jacket (price-clipped from inner fold), slipcase
“A good survey of Antarctic exploration and science, and the first substantial one since Mill’s The Siege of the South Pole published in 1905, with critical discussions. A handsome book” (Rosove).
“A good survey of Antarctic exploration and science, and the first substantial one since Mill’s The Siege of the South Pole published in 1905, with critical discussions. A handsome book” (Rosove).
Provenance
British Grahamland Expedition 1934-1937, bookplate
Literature
Rosove 164; Spence 574
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."