Lot 90
  • 90

Bayliss, E.P. and J.S. Cumpston

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Handbook and Index to accompany a Map of Antarctica. Canberra: L. Johnston, [1939]
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, [7], 8-90pp., coloured map, original printed paper boards

Together with: [Map of] Antarctica. Canberra: 1939, 2 sheets, coloured, each measuring 1010 x 740mm., folding into a dark blue morocco-backed cloth box

Literature

Spence 99; Taurus Collection 136

Condition

A fine copy
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Catalogue Note

"One of the best maps of the Antarctic in its day, concentrating upon the region claimed to be subject to Australian control. Today, however, more handbooks survive than maps" (Taurus Collection).