Gwynn, Stephen: CAPTAIN SCOTT. , London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1929.1st Edition, 2nd impression; A volume in 'The Golden Hind Series' of biographies of great explorers edited by Milton Waldman. pp. (2), iii-ix, (1), 240, 4 [advertisements]; 6 plate leaves, letter facsimile, folding map. Top edge blue, others uncut. Dark blue binding with black impressed ship logo and wave decoration to front, slightly embellished gilt titles to spine , no dustjacket. Chapters on his early life and parentage, the voyage of the 'Discovery', the sledge journeys from the 'Discovery' and much more. Covers slightly faded and bumped, feps discoloured but otherwise contents very bright. Small contemporary ink dedication on fep. Rosove 158.A2. Very Good. (Book ref. 1227) £25.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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