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Shackleton, Ernest
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- The Heart of the Antarctic. Being the story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909. London: William Heinemann, 1909
- paper
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO E.S. JOHNSTON, 2 volumes, 8vo (245 x 180mm.) half-titles, errata slip, 3 folding maps, 1 panorama in the rear cover pocket of vol.2, 214 plates, original pictorial dark blue cloth, top edges gilt, others uncut, minor spotting, lightly rubbed, spines discoloured and bubbling
Provenance
J.H.S. Rawson, bookplates and presentation inscription by E.S. Johnston
Literature
Rosove 305.B1; Spence 1097; Taurus Collection 58
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
In addition to being a presentation copy, THIS COPY IS ALSO SIGNED BY THE MAJORITY OF THE CREW MEMBERS OF THE EXPEDITION (on a separate page). The first (William Heinemann) edition, 2-volume trade issue.