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NANSEN, Fridtjof. In Northern Mists.London : 1911
First edition in English, published the same year as the Norwegian original, rare in the dust jackets, and a very handsome copy in the superior gilt-stamped variant binding; In Northern Mists is also encountered with the front boards lettered and panelled solely in black. Nansen wrote the book at the request of the Royal Geographical Society: "this... Learn More£2,000.00Stock Code: 119191
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SCOTT, Robert Falcon. Antarctic Expedition - Scott Memorial Plaque[c.1913]
Attractive commemorative souvenir, Scott's widow herself received a silver version of the piece. The Polar scenes are based on photographs by Bowers and Ponting that appeared in issues of the Daily Mirror - the newspaper had exclusive rights to all expedition photographs - for either 12 February, the day on which Scott's death was announced, or the... Learn More£2,750.00Stock Code: 100744
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COOK, James. A Voyage Towards the South Pole, and Round the World.London : 1777
First edition. This choice copy with an association to Cook's "zealous patron" and senior Admiralty figure, Sir George Jackson: from the library of Francis Longe (1748-1812) of Spixworth Park, Norfolk, with his gilt crest at head of spines and armorial bookplate in each volume; Longe's wife was Catherine Jackson (1752-1828), daughter of Sir George.... Learn More£9,750.00Stock Code: 143322
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COOK, James, & James King. A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean.London : 1785
Second edition of Cook's fatal third voyage, an attempt to find a north-west passage, during which he "discovered" Oahu and Kauai at the western end of the Hawaiian Islands, and, more importantly, "depicted accurately for the first time the north-west coast of America, leaving no major discoveries for his successors. In addition the scientific discoveries... Learn More£12,500.00Stock Code: 75595
