Shackleton, Ernest Henry | The most luxurious publication of the age of Antarctic exploration

Shackleton, Ernest Henry

The Heart of the Antarctic. London: William Heinemann, 1909

2 volumes, large 8vo (267 x 215mm, uncut). 3 folding maps and 1 panorama in the rear cover pocket of volume 2, 214 plates, errata slip in volume 2; intermittent light spotting, a few closed marginal tears, marginal chip to p. xvii in vol I. Vellum gilt. [with:] related newspaper clippings

With signed autographs of the members of the Nimrod Expedition.

Sir Ernest Shackleton's compelling account of the Nimrod Expedition (1907–1909), during which his team reached a record latitude of 88°23′S, just 97 miles from the South Pole. 

An exceptionally rare example of the trade edition, bound in the presentation vellum of the deluxe edition, with the sheets of the signatures of the explorers bound in, evidently specially done for the Australian market.

"The most luxurious publication ever to have appeared during the 'heroic age' of Antarctic exploration" (Taurus).

REFERENCES:

Rosove 305.A2; Spence 1096; Taurus Collection 57