The First Book of the Antarctic (The First Books series)

Icenhower, J. B.; Anderson, Rus (Illustrator)

Published by Franklin Watts, Inc., New York, New York, 1956

About this Item

Another in this popular mid-twentieth-century children's series, each written & illustrated by different authors/artists. This one is by a Captain in the US Navy who was part of that organization's 1946/47 expedition to the Antarctic. A FIRST EDITION, Third Printing, from 1956, this hardcover 8vo (7.25" x 8.75") has 67 pages with Index, with decorative endpapers & illustrations throughout by Rus Anderson, a Navy man himself. With soft yellow cloth-covered boards lettered in black to front & spine, it is in Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, pages white & completely unmarked save for just a hint of tanning. Binding strong & straight, hinges intact, corners crisp. Promotional notice from First Books book club laid in. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $1.95 price intact to front flap) is Near Fine: colorful & bright with very mild edgewear. A beauty! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm Pacific time; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Seller Inventory # 023580

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Book of the Antarctic (The First Books series)
• Publisher: Franklin Watts, Inc., New York, New York
• Publication Date: 1956
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Anderson, Rus
• Edition: First Edition Later Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children-Young Adult (YA)::Illustrated & Picture Books
  • Children-Young Adult (YA)::Collectible Series
  • Travel-Exploration-Adventure