Category: Polar

Price: £4.00

Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode: 1950

Seller ID: 64005

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 211pp, foxing to foreedges, light foxing to spine, Good+ in VG- dw

Henry was a correspondent with the United States Navy Expedition 1946-47.
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The White Continent. The Story of Antarctica

Price: £3.00

Publisher: The Scientific Book Club: 1950

Seller ID: 70203

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xii, 211pp, original red cloth, sunning to head of spine, owner's signature ink stamp to front endpaper, VG in Fair chipped dw.

Henry was a correspondent with the United States Navy Expedition 1946-47.
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The White Continent. The Story of Antarctica

Price: £3.00

Publisher: The Scientific Book Club: 1950

Seller ID: 40820

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xii, 211pp, original red cloth, Good, no dustwrapper.

Henry was a correspondent with the United States Navy Expedition 1946-47.
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The White Continent. The Story of Antarctica

Price: £3.00

Publisher: The Scientific Book Club: 1950

Seller ID: 33090

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xii, 211pp, original red cloth, VG- in Fair chipped dw.

Henry was a correspondent with the United States Navy Expedition 1946-47.
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The Polar World. The Unique Vision of Sir Wally Herbert.

By: Herbert Sir Wally

Price: £22.00

Publisher: Polarworld: 2007

Seller ID: 32565

ISBN: 0955525519

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 128pp, full colour images, new in dw. Sir Wally Herbert passed away on 12 June 2007 just days after seeing the first copies of this his final book. He was arguably the greatest explorer of our time.

This stunning book captues the spirit of the Polar World. This superb collection of Sir Wally's paintings together with personal anecdotes of his experiences. This is a vital contribution to polar literature and a must for any collector.
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By: Herbert Wally & Lewis-Jones Huw

Price: £18.00

Publisher: Thames & Hudson: 2015

Seller ID: 70421

ISBN: 0500252149

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 240pp, 157 illusts, hardback, New in dustwrapper.

Across The Arctic Ocean. Original photographs from the last great polar journey.

By: Herbert Wally & Lewis-Jones Huw

Price: £18.00

Publisher: Thames & Hudson: 2015

Seller ID: 70420

ISBN: 0500252149

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 240pp, 157 illusts, hardback, New in dustwrapper.

Catalogue of the Icelandic Collection Bequeathed by Willard Fiske. Additions 1913-1926

Price: £42.00

Publisher: Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University: 1927

Seller ID: 65348

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 284pp, in original paper wrappers and then bound in grey cloth with gilt titling, ex college library, a few stamps but very clean indeed, VG.

The Fiske Icelandic Collection is one of the three largest collections on Icelandic literature and civilization. Daniel Willard Fiske, 1831-1904, was a professor at Cornell University, New York, and became their first librarian. An accomplished linguist and an inveterate book collector he began building his Icelandic library while still a young student. He bequeathed the collection to Cornell and it came to the University Library in 1905. The collection has quadrupled in size during its first century at Cornell, and the acquisition program is still active today. Halldr Hermannsson, became firs...
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Catalogue of the Icelandic Collection Bequeathed by Willard Fiske.

Price: £55.00

Publisher: Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University Press: 1960

Seller ID: 70020

Binding: paperback

Condition: xi, 755pp, in original paper wrappers, spine edges worn and a little delicate, repair tape marks to front and rear cover, internally very clean indeed, Fair. Reissue of the 1914 First Edition.

Catalogue of the Icelandic Collection Bequeathed by Willard Fiske. Additions 1913-26

Price: £25.00

Publisher: Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University: 1960

Seller ID: 70034

Binding: hardcover

Condition: ix, 284pp, original paper wrappers, owner's initials, VG.

Catalogue of the Icelandic Collection Bequeathed by Willard Fiske. Additions 1927-42

By: Hermelo Ricardo S. & Sobral Jose M. & Fliess Felipe

Price: £25.00

Publisher: Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University: 1960

Seller ID: 70035

Binding: hardcover

Condition: vii, 295pp, original paper wrappers, VG.

Catalogue of the Icelandic Collection bequeathed by Willard Fiske

By: Hermannsson Halldr [compiler]

Price: £35.00

Publisher: Martino Publishing: 2002

Seller ID: 61663

ISBN: 1578982634

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 755pp, original green cloth with gilt titling, New copy.

When the Corvette Uruguay was Dismasted. The Return of the Uruguay from the Antarctic in 1903.

Price: £38.00

Publisher: Adelie Books: 2004

Seller ID: 61528

ISBN: 0970538618

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xii, 24pp, hardback, marbled boards, no dustwrapper issued, New.

Most Antarctic polar buffs are familiar with the Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1901-4 under the leadership of Otto Nordenskjld, but because all of the primary sources are in Spanish and Swedish few are familiar with the interesting homeward bound journey aboard the Argentinean relief vessel Uruguay. The ship was severely damaged in a storm north of the South Shetland Islands, and just what transpired between the Argentinean and Swedish staffs became a matter of intriguing controversy and pride for the Argentineans. When the Corvette Uruguay Was Dismasted is an English language translation of...
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Svalbard. Nature and History. Polarhandbok No.12

By: Hisdal Vidar

Price: £55.00

Publisher: Norsk Polar Institute: 1998

Seller ID: 56833

ISBN: 8276661521

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 123pp, pictorial boards, folding map at rear, Fine copy

Chapters include geology, wildlife, plant life, weather and man's presence.
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Geology of Svalbard. Polarhandbok No.7

By: Hjelle Audun

Price: £55.00

Publisher: Norsk Polarinstitutt: 1993

Seller ID: 70359

ISBN: 8276660576

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 163pp, folding map, pictorial boards, two private ink stamps on front endpaper, VG.

Antarctica to Footscray, Arch Hoadley. A Man of Inspiration and Courage

By: Hoadley Jack A.

Price: £35.00

Publisher: Sid Harta Publishers: 2010

Seller ID: 71295

ISBN: 1921642874

Binding: paperback

Condition: xii, 460pp, paperback, VG+.

Fascinating biography of an inspiring Australian who was a geologist on Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-14. From 1916-1947 he was foundation principal of Footscray Technical School and contributed greatly to its success and he was hugely involved in the development of the Boy Scouts Association.
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Farthest North

Price: £3.00

Publisher: Robinson Publishing Ltd: 1994

Seller ID: 57531

ISBN: 1854872826

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 305pp, light foxing to endpapers, a few light marks to boards, VG-, no dustwrapper.

Farthest North

Price: £5.00

Publisher: Robinson Publishing Ltd: 1994

Seller ID: 502

ISBN: 1854872826

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 305pp, Fine in Fine dw

Arctic Exploration And Development c. 500 B.C to 1915.

Price: £160.00

Publisher: Garland Publishing: 1994

Seller ID: 63203

ISBN: 0824076486

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xvi, 704pp, 30 maps, original blue decorative cloth, owner's signature and date, near Fine.

A fantastic reference, only 500 copies produced.
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Arctic Exploration And Development c. 500 B.C to 1915.

Price: £160.00

Publisher: Garland Publishing: 1994

Seller ID: 63222

ISBN: 0824076486

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xvi, 704pp, 30 maps, original blue decorative cloth, new endpapers, VG+.

A fantastic reference, only 500 copies produced.
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Arctic Exploration And Development c. 500 B.C to 1915.

Price: £170.00

Publisher: Garland Publishifng: 1994

Seller ID: 70101

ISBN: 0824076486

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xvi, 704pp, 30 maps, original blue decorative cloth, Fine. A lovely copy.

A fantastic reference, only 500 copies produced.
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The Challenge of Antarctica

Price: £3.00

Publisher: Anthony Nelson: 1984

Seller ID: 64033

ISBN: 0904614093

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 127pp, Fine in Fine dw

The story of early exploration and discovery with an introduction by Sir Vivian Fuchs.
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The Challenge of Antarctica

Price: £3.00

Publisher: Anthony Nelson: 1984

Seller ID: 62414

ISBN: 0904614093

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 127pp, Fine in Fine dw

The story of early exploration and discovery with an introduction by Sir Vivian Fuchs.
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The Challenge of Antarctica

Price: £3.00

Publisher: Methuen & Co Ltd: 1969

Seller ID: 57385

ISBN: 41614330X

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 160pp, Fine in Good+ dw

The story of early exploration and discovery with an introduction by Sir Vivian Fuchs.
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The Challenge of Antarctica

Price: £3.00

Publisher: Anthony Nelson: 1984

Seller ID: 70243

ISBN: 0904614093

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 127pp, inscription, VG+ in VG+ dw.

The story of early exploration and discovery with an introduction by Sir Vivian Fuchs.
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The Voyage of Capt. Beechey R.N. to the Pacific and Behring's Straits amd The Travels of Capt. Back R.N. to the Great Fish River and Arctic Seas

By: Huish Robert

Price: £82.00

Publisher: William Wright: 1836

Seller ID: 61563

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 704pp, original black cloth, recased, worn to extremities, sadly defective pages 99-105, 112-121, 128-193, 528-537, and 7 plates lacking, a reading copy. A very scarce title, would be 400+ if complete.

Nansen. The Explorer As Hero.

Price: £6.00

Publisher: Gerald Duckworth: 1998

Seller ID: 56716

ISBN: 0715628437

Binding: paperback

Condition: 610pp, paperback, near VG.

A most comprehensive biography.
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Scott and Amundsen. The Race To The South Pole.

Price: £6.00

Publisher: Pan Books: 1983

Seller ID: 62620

ISBN: 0330280902

Binding: paperback

Condition: 565pp, paperback, previous owner's signature and date on inside front cover, otherwise VG+.

An in depth look at the two rivals and the race to the pole.
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The Last Place On Earth. Scott and Amundsen's Race To The South Pole.

Price: £6.00

Publisher: Abacus: 2005

Seller ID: 67001

ISBN: 0349113955

Binding: paperback

Condition: 599pp, paperback, VG+ copy

A vivid picture of the agonies and feuds, as well as the joys, of the race to the South Pole.
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The Last Place On Earth

Price: £4.00

Publisher: Atheneum: 1986

Seller ID: 67337

ISBN: 0689707010

Binding: paperback

Condition: xxi, 665pp, paperback, VG.

Previously published as 'Scott and Amundsen' identical except the title. An in depth look at the two rivals and the race to the pole.
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Nansen. The Explorer As Hero.

Price: £4.00

Publisher: Abacus: 2005

Seller ID: 67000

ISBN: 0349114927

Binding: paperback

Condition: 750pp, paperback, small creases on front cover, Good+

A most comprehensive biography.
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Nansen. The Explorer As Hero.

Price: £8.00

Publisher: Gerald Duckworth: 1997

Seller ID: 37965

ISBN: 0715628437

Binding: paperback

Condition: 610pp, paperback, VG

A most comprehensive biography.
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Scott and Amundsen

By: Huntford Roland, Summers Julie & Rowley David

Price: £12.00

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton: 1979

Seller ID: 71436

ISBN: 0340195657

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xxi, 665pp, original blue cloth, ex college library, usual stamps but very clean, Good+ in VG dw.

An in depth look at the two rivals and the race to the pole.
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The Shackleton Voyages. A Pictorial Anthology Of The Polar Explorer And Edwardian Hero

Price: £10.00

Publisher: Ted Smart: 2002

Seller ID: 63505

ISBN: 0297843168

Binding: hardcover

Condition: 288pp, VG in VG dw.

A wonderful publication, superbly illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs. A mammoth volume.
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Argonauts Of The South

Price: £340.00

Publisher: G.P. Putman's Sons: 1925

Seller ID: 70330

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xv, 290pp, 75 illusts, maps, original green cloth with gilt, spine lettering a little dull as is usual, t.e.g., owner's signature, slight wear to head and tail of spine, some speckling to edges of front board, some foxing to plates, VG in colour photocopy of original scarce dw.

Being a narrative of voyagings and polar seas and adventures in the Antarctic with Sir Douglas Mawson and Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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Argonauts Of The South

Price: £250.00

Publisher: G.P. Putman's Sons: 1925

Seller ID: 71219

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xv, 290pp, 75 illusts, maps, rebound in green cloth, t.e.g., owner's signature, very clean internally, a couple of page edges a little ragged, VG- in colour photocopy of original scarce dw.

Being a narrative of voyagings and polar seas and adventures in the Antarctic with Sir Douglas Mawson and Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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Argonauts Of The South

Price: £350.00

Publisher: G.P. Putman's Sons: 1925

Seller ID: 71302

Binding: hardcover

Condition: xv, 290pp, 75 illusts, maps, original green cloth with gilt, spine lettering a little dull as is usual, t.e.g., inscription, small owner's address ink stamp, light wear to extremities, very clean internally, VG in colour photocopy of original dw. An attractive copy.

Being a narrative of voyagings and polar seas and adventures in the Antarctic with Sir Douglas Mawson and Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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Argonauts Of The South