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MAWSON, Douglas
The Home of the Blizzard being the story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914
Heinemann, London 1915. First edition. 2 volumes, royal 8vo., 2 sepia photographic frontispieces, 3 folding maps in pocket at rear vol. ii, 18 leaves of colour plates, numerous photographic illustrations, maps, charts, and sketches in text, original dark blue ribbed cloth, upper covers and spines lettered in gilt, illustration stamped in silver on upper covers, publisher's blindstamped device on back covers, very slight partial discolouration spine vol. i., still a fine fresh set.
As leader of his own Antarctic expedition, Mawson charted more than 2000 miles of coastline and nearly lost his life in a wild sledge journey. In the process, he developed a detailed scientific analysis of George V Land and Macquarie Island, and produced this classic account of "heroic age" exploits, which includes stunning photography from the camera of Frank Hurley. Taurus 100; Rosove 217.A1; Spence 774; Conrad p208.
Price: £ 1350
US Dollar Price: $ 2000
Stock Number: 56732