Polar Books
 Gerlache de Gomery, Adrien De: VOYAGE DE LA "BELGICA". QUINZE MOIS DANS L'ANTARTIQUE. , Bruxelles: Librairie Generale, 1943.3rd Edition, 257pp, 16 plates plus 3 figures and 3 maps in text, all edges uncut. Original pale blue-grey pictorial paper wrappers. Text in French. A classic of Antarctic exploration, 1897-99 expedition which was the first to overwinter through an Antarctic night. On board was among others a 25 year old Nowegian - Roald Amundsen. Ink inscription on half title. Title translates as Voyage in the "Belgica" Fifteen Months in the Antarctic. Ink inscription reads: 26u jeune professeur Belge vous offre ce livre pour votre Noel et vous remercie pour tout ce que votre pays a fait pour la Belgique Vive l Angleterre (Translates - A young Belgian professor offers this book for your Christmas and thanks you for all that your country has done for Belgium long live England!) Signed Josee de Greel? Good. (Book ref. 503) £45.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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