SCOTT (ROBERT FALCON) The Voyage of the 'Discovery', 2 vol., FIRST EDITION
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SCOTT (ROBERT FALCON)
The Voyage of the 'Discovery', 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, photogravure frontispieces, numerous maps and plates (including 12 coloured reproductions after Dr. Wilson), a folding map in pocket at the end of each volume, with the extra slip, some spotting in places, publisher's blue cloth with gilt 'medallions' on sides [Conrad, p.121; Rosove 286; Spence 1051; Taurus 41], 8vo (245 x 170mm.), Smith Elder, 1905
Sold for £1,500 inc. premium

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  • An exceptional copy with no rubbing to the medallions on the upper covers of each volume. See illustration overleaf.

Category: Books / Books, Maps and Manuscripts

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