South Polar Times 1902 -1911. Centenary Edition. [together with;] Volume IV.
SCOTT, Robert Falcon, and others.
Published by London: Orskey-Bonham-Niner; & Cambridge: Scott Polar Research Institute - Bonham, 2002 & 2010
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The first three volumes were originally published 1907-14, this facsimile is offered in a numbered edition of 350, this copy out of series. The fourth volume was never previously published, this copy out of series of an edition of 500, in which a facsimile of the text held by the Scott Polar Institute is accompanied by an extensive introduction by Ann Savours that details the production of the South Polar Times; a comprehensive biography of the explorers who contributed to it; and a short section on "the tradition of polar publishing." The South Polar Times was originally produced to relieve the boredom of the cold, dark winter nights and raise the spirits of the men on board. So as well as essays on seals, whales and penguins, there were comic poems, puzzles, stories and cartoons. Scott's comments in the preface to the first published edition, written in 1907, seems to indicate that the journal achieved its goal; "I can see again a row of heads bent over a fresh monthly number to scan the latest efforts of our artists, and I can hear the hearty laughter at the sallies of our humorists and the general chaff when some sly allusion found its way home." Four vols quarto. Original blue cloth, title gilt to spines and front boards, front boards with mounted colour illustrations within gilt panel, blue silk page-markers. Numerous illustrations in colour and black and white. Fine. Seller Inventory # 152841
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Publisher: London: Orskey-Bonham-Niner; & Cambridge: Scott Polar Research Institute - Bonham, 2002 & 2010
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THE SOUTH POLAR TIMES 1902-1911. Centenary Edition. Three Volumes. [together with;] Volume IV.
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Seller: LUCIUS BOOKS (ABA, ILAB, PBFA), York, United Kingdom
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Four volumes. Quarto. Limited edition. Publisher's original blue cloth with titles in gilt to the upper boards and spines and mounted colour illustrations within gilt borders to the upper boards. Blue silk page-markers. Profusely illustrated throughout in colour and black and white. A fine set, the bindings square, firm and bright, the contents immaculate throughout. The first three volumes were originally published 1907-14, this facsimile offered in a numbered edition of 350 (this being number 227). The fourth volume was never previously published, this being copy 227 of an edition of 500 in which a facsimile of the text held by the Scott Polar Institute is accompanied by an extensive introduction by Ann Savours. This details the production of the South Polar Times; a comprehensive biography of the explorers who contributed to it; and a short section on "the tradition of polar publishing". The South Polar Times was originally produced to relieve the boredom of the cold, dark winter nights and raise the spirits of the men on board. In addition to its essays on seals, whales and penguins, therefore, there are also comic poems, puzzles, stories and cartoons. Scott's comments in the preface to the first published edition, written in 1907, seems to indicate that the journal achieved its goal: "I can see again a row of heads bent over a fresh monthly number to scan the latest efforts of out artists, and I can hear the hearty laughter at the sallies of our humorists and the general chaff when some sly allusion found its way home". A handsomely produced edition, offering an intimate insight into Scott's legendary expeditions. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. Seller Inventory # 18477
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The South Polar Times 1902-1911. Centenary Edition; [together with] Volume IV.
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London: Orskey-Bonham-Niner; & Cambridge: J. & S. L. Bonham and the Scott Polar Research Institute, 2002 & 2010, 2010
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Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
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First facsimile edition, first impression, number 296 of 350 sets, of the first three volumes of The South Polar Times, originally published in 1907-14. Volume IV is the first facsimile edition, first impression, number 308 of 500, of The South Polar Times volume IV. The paper was produced to relieve the boredom of the cold, dark winter nights during the Discovery and Terra Nova expeditions. As well as essays on seals, whales and penguins, there were comic poems, puzzles, stories and cartoons. Scott's comments in his original preface suggest the journal achieved its goal: "I can see again a row of heads bent over a fresh monthly number to scan the latest efforts of our artists, and I can hear the hearty laughter at the sallies of our humourists and the general chaff when some sly allusion found its way home". The order form for the first collected edition (1907-14) and the publisher's prospectus for the present edition are loosely inserted. Rosove 287.A1 (for the first collected edition). 4 vols, quarto. Original dark blue cloth, spines and front covers lettered in gilt, front covers with mounted colour illustrations within gilt panel, blue silk page-markers. Numerous illustrations throughout. A fine set. Seller Inventory # 176321
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