[ARCTIC]. [COOK, Frederick A. (1865–1940)] –

[ARCTIC]. [COOK, Frederick A. (1865–1940)] –– [PEARY, Robert E. (1856–1920). Finding the North Pole. Edited by Charles Morris. With an introduction by George W. Melville. [Philadelphia: W.E. Scull, 1909]. 8vo. Illustrated from photographs. Original publisher’s gilt-lettered light green pictorial cloth stamped in blue and red (extremities sunned, joints cracked or tender). FIRST EDITION. –– [TOGETHER WITH:] a salesman sample of this title with illustrations and abbreviated text, includes the publisher’s prospectus and purchase order sheet with several names penciled in. A near fine copy of this scarce sample.