2nd Nov, 2021 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)
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[Z] 'THE HEART OF THE ANTARCTIC BEING THE STORY OF THE BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1907-1909' by ERNEST SHACKLETON, 1909
'THE HEART OF THE ANTARCTIC BEING THE STORY OF THE BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1907-1909'
by Ernest Shackleton, two vols., first edition, photogravure frontispiece, that of vol. I a portrait of Shackleton, numerous plain plates, a few in colour, occasional very light foxing, original blue cloth, silver illustrations on front covers, vol. I rather stained, dust-jackets, t.e.g., others uncut, 4to, London, William Heinemann, 1909
(2)
Copies with the dust-jackets are scarce.
Sold for £1,984
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
'THE HEART OF THE ANTARCTIC BEING THE STORY OF THE BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1907-1909'
by Ernest Shackleton, two vols., first edition, photogravure frontispiece, that of vol. I a portrait of Shackleton, numerous plain plates, a few in colour, occasional very light foxing, original blue cloth, silver illustrations on front covers, vol. I rather stained, dust-jackets, t.e.g., others uncut, 4to, London, William Heinemann, 1909
(2)
Copies with the dust-jackets are scarce.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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