Shackleton: The Heart of the Antarctic. Being The Story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909

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SHACKLETON, E. H. The Heart Of The Antarctic. Being The Story Of The British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909. London , William Heinemann, 1909. With An Introduction By Hugh Robert Mill, D. Sc. An Account Of The First Journey To The South Magnetic Pole By Professor T.W. Edgeworth David F.R.S. Octavo, original blue cloth, titles to spines in silver, titles and pictorial silver design to front covers, top edges gilt. Two volumes. Illustrated throughout. $1700.

First trade edition. 2 volumes, 8vo. Original blue cloth, titles to spines in silver, titles and pictorial decoration to front covers in silver, top edges gilt. Illustrated throughout. Volume I spine faded, volume II entirely unfaded. (These volumes are usually rebound or seen with significant fading and wear due to their large size.) Overall a very good set that has endured admirably.

Shackleton reminds me of the early-morning conversation I had with Cashel 3 years ago.