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Amundsen, Roald
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- The South Pole: An account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the “Fram,” 1910-1912. London: John Murray, 1912
- Paper
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (227 x 160mm.), half-titles, photographic plates, 2 folding maps, original maroon cloth gilt with Norwegian flag on upper covers, leaf detached in vol.1 (pp.xv/xvi), a little spotting, slightly rubbed
Provenance
"E.L.S", Australian bookplates
Literature
Rosove 9.A1; Spence 16; Taurus Collection 71
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The book was published before the tragic fate of Captain Scott's rival expedition was publicly known.