AMUNDSEN, ROALD. 1872-1928.
Sydpolen. Oslo: Jacob Dybwads, 1912.
Sydpolen. Oslo: Jacob Dybwads, 1912.
2 volumes. 8vo. Portrait frontispiece of Amundsen, numerous illustrations, 4 folding maps. Publisher's pictorial gilt-titled cloth, speckled edges. Corners slightly bumped, tears to one folding map.
FIRST EDITION of Amundsen's historic report on his triumphant expedition to the South Pole. The book was published before the fate of Captain Scott and his expedition was known. Rosove 8.A2.a; Spence 14; Taurus 70.
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Sydpolen. Oslo: Jacob Dybwads, 1912.
Sydpolen. Oslo: Jacob Dybwads, 1912.
2 volumes. 8vo. Portrait frontispiece of Amundsen, numerous illustrations, 4 folding maps. Publisher's pictorial gilt-titled cloth, speckled edges. Corners slightly bumped, tears to one folding map.
FIRST EDITION of Amundsen's historic report on his triumphant expedition to the South Pole. The book was published before the fate of Captain Scott and his expedition was known. Rosove 8.A2.a; Spence 14; Taurus 70.