Shackleton Sir Ernest Cvo (7 results)

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. - 180 mm. Paperback. Pp. xix, 411. Includes route maps and surveys of the expedition. Minor edge wear and a few faint reading creases. Overall, VGC.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 328 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Inscription to front end page, Faded and scuffed cover and spine , brown blotching to end pages, rough cut pages , detatching pages, 3 illustrations missing pages, 30 . 32. and 102 Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. 12mo. Frontis., xv, 368 pp., + 1 fold-out map at rear. Frontis. tissue guard intact. teg. First edition of the popular edition with raised stamp on title-page stating Presentation Copy". Bound in black cloth with gilt decoration on front and gilt lettering on spine. Fore- and bottom-edge foxed and foxing has affected some pages.…

Silver-decorated Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. xxi, 376 pp. Publisher's black/blue cloth with a slightly faded silver-lettered spine and silver-stamped at the front board with an illustration of Shackleton's ship, the Endurance. Illustrated with a colour photograph frontispiece and 87 incredible black and white photographs taken by Frank Hurley and the crew, with one fold-out map at the end. Lean to the binding, rubbing to the spine and corners and splitting to the rear joint. Browned and rather delicate as usual, with some loss to the head of the second free page. Contemporary pencil gift inscription to the ffep dated Christmas 1919. Generally a very good copy, and above average for this book. The first printing of Enest Shackleton's autobiographical account of the failed Trans-Antarctic Expedition he led between 1914 to 1917, which is perhaps one of the most extraordinary narratives of polar exploration recorded. Printed on cheaply made wartime paper which tends to become brittle, this important text is scarce in such good condition. Large 8vo. Illustrated.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 368pp plus illustrations and fold out map at rear. Dark blue cloth boards with silver decoration and titles to front and spine. Ownership armorial bookplate pasted to fep. Boards lightly bumped rubbed and worn at extremities. Closed edges tanned. Textblock and illustrations clean and tight. Short closed tear to foldout carrier sheet. Otherwise a very nice copy indeed.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 360, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 360 360.…