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190321201491903. London: Hutchinson & Co. 1903. Two volumes 4to. Original green cloth image of Polar Star blocked in gilt to upper cover gilt lettering to spine; pp. xvi 346 xvii-xxii; viii 347-702 ix-xii 212 photographic illustrations in the text 16 full-page photogravures 2 panoramas 5 maps including 2 folding maps at rear of volume I; very light marking to cloth minimal offsetting from endpapers otherwise a very good set with mid-20th century bookplates.First edition. The Polar Star expedition comprising a crew from Italy and Norway aimed to reach the North Polar by sailing as far north as possible and then continuing by sledge. The Pole was not actually attained but the sledge expedition pushed on to a new highest latitude and indeed the Polar Star reached the highest latitude ever achieved by a ship following the coast-line. Three of the crew perished during the sledge journey.Prince Luigi Amedeo Duke of the Abruzzi 1873-1933 was an Italian mountaineer and explorer. A member of the royal House of Savoy he was briefly an Infante of Spain as the son of Amadeo I of Spain and a cousin to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.Arctic Bibliography 10423. hardcover
1903003833London: Hutchinson & Co. 1903 2 vols. 4to. original green buckram gilt with gilt stamp of the "Polar Star" on upper boards upper hinge vol 1. a little tender both hinges vol. 2 neatly repaired inscrips. to FFE both vols. a little offsetting occ. mark to leaves & boards gilt titling to vol. 2 a trifle flecked; pp. i-xvvi 1-346 xvii-xxii Index with 11 plates 162 illustrations in the text and a colour map; viii 347-702 ix-xii Index with 5 plates 2 folding panoramas 50 illustrations in the text and 4 colour maps 2 folding in rear pocket small area of silverfish damage along one fold with minor loss else fine. Very heavy item 4.5 kg additional postage may be required for international and domestic delivery. A very good set. First English. Hard Cover. VG. Hutchinson & Co. hardcover
19013167431901. Rome: G. Civelli for Societa Geografica Italiana. 1901. 8vo. Original printed wrappers; pp. 76 4 index verso blank blank leaf; seven photographic plates three in pagination one folding two folding lithographic maps by Danesi after A. Dardano; wrappers slightly marked and spotted expertly rebacked lightly spotted one map with skilfully repaired tear otherwise a very good copy.Second edition published in the same year as the first. This is a record of the lectures given by the Duke of the Abruzzi and Umberto Cagni about their North Polar Expedition in 1899 and 1900. The expedition on the Stella Polare reached 86deg 34'N and thereby surpassed the highest northern latitude previously attained by Nansen in 1895. This text is reprinted from the Bollettino della Societa Geographica Italiana and appeared some two years before the official expedition account La ""Stella Polare"" nel mare artico 1899-1900 Milan 1903.Prince Luigi Amedeo Duke of the Abruzzi 1873-1933 was an Italian mountaineer and explorer. A member of the royal House of Savoy he was briefly an Infante of Spain as the son of Amadeo I of Spain and a cousin to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.Cf. Arctic Bibliography 10424 journal issue. unknown
20161-3659702439Editorial Académica Española 2016. Paperback. New. 276 pages. Spanish language. 8.66x5.91x0.63 inches. Editorial Académica Española paperback
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elala2542London: Hutchinson & Co. 1903. First Edition of the English Translation of Abruzzis account of the 1899-1900 Italian expedition to the Arctic. Travelling on the Stella Polare from Archangel the expedition sailed across the Barents Sea to Rudolph Island and Franz Joseph Land. The work includes an account written by Umberto Cagni of the sledge partys unsuccessful attempt to reach the North Pole and their journey to 83° 16. Arctic Bib. 10423. National Maritime Museum I 1001. 2 Volumes. large 8vo. pp. xvi 346 xvii-xxii; viii 347-702 ix-xii. with half-titles. titles in red & black. 16 photogravure plates 2 folding panoramas 5 coloured maps 2 folding & 212 text illus. many full-page. original gilt-stamped cloth shaken cloth scuffed extremities slightly frayed library stamps on front flyleaves London: Hutchinson & Co., 1903 hardcover
1903237666New York: Dodd Mead & Co 1903. hardcover. good. Translated by William Le Queux. 16 plates 2 folding panoramas 5 color maps including 2 large folding maps in back pocket and 212 text Illus. 2 Vols. 4to original blue cloth. New York: Dodd Mead 1903. First American Edition<br/> <br/> Exploration of the Arctic Ocean and Polar Ice-Cap. One of the panoramas has been repaired at the folds with no loss of text and has a small tear on the margin. two pages chipped on right margin. Inner hinges strengthened on both volumes. Ex libris with rubber stamps on the front flyleaf and endpaper of both volumes. Head of spine and edges of corners lightly worn on both volumes. Small amounts of light soiling to cloth of both volumes.<br/> <br/> Dodd, Mead & Co unknown
28739London: The Savoy Hotel. 1938. A folding advertising brochure opening out to a colour map of New York and London with pop-up elements illustrating The Savoy Hotel and the New York skyline. The brochure also includes adverts for Pan-American Airways and Imperial Airways 'flying boat' service on 'Caledonia' and 'Clipper III' travelling the distance between New York and London in just 24 hours. A second brochure 'What's on in London during 1938' is attached to the front flap with the original metal paperclip as issued. Condition is near fine with just a touch of rubbing to the extremities. A wonderfully designed and illustrated brochure inviting the reader to experience 'London's gay and cosmopolitan life'. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. London: The Savoy Hotel. 1938 unknown
170745643Sold by A. Baldwin near the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane 1707. 8vo. Second Edition neat contemporary signature on title; full twentieth century calf back with raised bands ruled in gilt second compartment with red leather label lettered in gilt hand-made endpapers a remarkably fresh bright crisp copy. Complete with half-title. EXTREMELY SCARCE. Sold by A. Baldwin near the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane, hardcover
