Polar Books
 Rankin, Niall: ANTARCTIC ISLE - WILD LIFE IN SOUTH GEORGIA. , London: Collins,1951.1st Edition; 383pp, Frontispiece, 137 plates.3 maps, 12 figures within the text, end-paper maps. Blue cloth with gilt titles on spine, gilt penguin illustration on front board, no dustjacket. Gift dedication in ink on verso fep. A detailed account of the author's expedition to South Georgia in 1946 to study at close quarters the birds and other wildlife of these remote islands. Spence 958. Headland 1908. Tales of a small summer expedition to study and photograph the penguins, elephant seals and the great wandering albatross of S. Georgia. By sailing in his 42 foot motor yacht, on of the smallest craft to penetrate the waters of the South Polar region, Rankin was able to visit and photograph little- known bays and inlets. Good. (Book ref. 810) £45.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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