Bernard J Shapero : Rare Books

Travel

COOK, Frederick A.

Through the first Antarctic night 1898-1899; A narrative of the voyage of the "Belgica" among newly discovered lands and over an unknown sea about the South Pole.


Heinmann, London 1900. First U.K. edition, 8vo., xxiv, 478pp., numerous illustrations including 4 in colour, original blue cloth gilt, pictorial vignette on the front cover, slightly darkened, a very good copy from the library of Antarctic explorer R.N. Rudmore-Brown with his signature and stamp.

One of the finest and most interesting from any Antarctic expedition. - Rosove. Rosove 76.A3; cf Taurus 19 (limited edition).

Price: £ 750
US Dollar Price: $ 1490
Stock Number: 70704