with rare display slip

The account of the first expedition to reach the South Pole. Together with rare publisher's display slip.

A handsomely produced book containing ten full-page photographic images not found in the Norwegian original, and all full-page images being reproduced to a higher standard.

Amundsen's legendary dash to the Pole, which he reached before Scott's ill-fated expedition by over a month. His success over Scott was due to his highly disciplined dogsled teams, more accomplished skiers, a shorter distance to the Pole, better clothing and equipment, well planned supply depots en route, fortunate weather, and a modicum of luck (Books on Ice).

First English edition; 2 vols, 8vo, xxxv, [i], 392; x, 449 pp., 3 folding maps, folding plan, 16 charts in text, 138 photographic illustrations on 103 plates, original maroon cloth gilt, vignettes to upper covers, top edges gilt, others uncut, a fine set [with] the publisher's printed display slip for use in bookshops.

Taurus 71; Rosove 9.A1; Books on Ice 7.1.