Abruzzi Duke (40 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Ruwenzori; an Account of the Expedition of Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of the Abruzzi by Filippo de Filippi. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Ruwenzori: An Account Of The Expedition Of H.r.h. Prince Luigi Amedeo Of Savoy, Duke Of The Abruzzi. Book.

Condition: New. pp. 496.

Condition: New. pp. 496.

Condition: New. pp. 496.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. 10 pages. Illustrated with photographs. The Strand Magazine (1891-1950) was a literary powerhouse, bringing readers gripping mystery, adventure, and intrigue every month. It became legendary for publishing Sherlock Holmes stories, skyrocketing the detective's fame and cementing its place in literary history. Beyond Holmes, it featured thrilling fiction, fascinating articles, and stunning illustrations, captivating audiences with tales of crime, exploration, and the unknown. With its bold storytelling and iconic artwork, The Strand shaped popular literature, inspiring generations of writers and readers alike. A true treasure trove of imagination, it remains one of the most celebrated magazines of its time! A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Strand Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Reading copy only of Volume 1 (of 2). Front endpaper missing, Frontispiece present with tissue guard. All photo illustrations present, some tissue guards missing or torn. Binding shaken. Bookplate of Swansea Girls High School.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 2 books. Ex-library with typical marks, some wear to the covers. About 700 pages + plates. Includes 3 maps in the texts but missing the rear pocket of maps in the back of volume 2. A couple panorama photos included; one is torn and tape repaired by the library. The hinges are broken; volume 1 broken in the middle and some loose pages; volume 2 has the front hinge broken and covers completely separated. Still a reference copy of the original, including all of the 16 b/w photos/original plates. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Exploration; Inventory No: 152727. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Large 8vo. pp. [iv], 97; frontis., one folding plate and illusts. to text; inner hinges slightly cracked, minor spotting, previous owner's blindstamp to front pastedown, adhesion damage to front endpapers, else very good in the original pictorial cloth, which is somewhat soiled, image to upper board a little scratched. This slim volume offers the first full account in English of the Duke of the Abruzzi's achievements in the Arctic. In 1899, aboard the Polar Star, the crew of 20 sailed for Franz Josef Land, the base for their attempt on the North Pole. Umberto Cagni amd three other men attained a new farthest north - 86º 34' - and the Polar Star itself attained the farthest north for a ship. A full version of the Duke's expedition appeared as On the "Polar Star" in the Arctic Sea (1903), but was preceded by this uncommon 1901 version.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 1900 FIRST PRINTING of First UK Edition. Rebound in green cloth to resemble the original binding with original front cover title patch cleanly mounted in original position on front cover and original spine patches similarly mounted. Overall nice condition. Tight binding with no loose pages (the text block has been sewn into page gatherings = the stitching shows at the start/end of each gathering --> see photo). Gift inscription on front pastedown. No other former owner writing or marks in book. Based on the inscription, this book was given to Smoke Blanchard prior to his 1964 expedition to Mt St Elias, possibly by Vin Hoeman, beloved climber & mountaineering historian who perished in an avalanche on the 1969 Dhaulagiri expedition along with 6 others, though the "Love Always" seems a bit melodramatic. Smoke Blanchard's St Elias expedition was a 4-man venture starting at sea level. They did not reach the summit. There is foxing on several pages, mainly those opposite photo plates or at the page gathering ends. NOT ex-library. No dampstaining. Pages are clean and flat (not wavy as often happens with this book). Complete with all plates, panoramas and maps. The book measures 27cm tall x 19cm, and has 241 pages, 34 b/w plates, 2 folding color maps, 4 folding half-tone panoramas, 117 halftone text illustrations, 6 appendices, bibliography. This is the classic account of the first ascent of Mt. St. Elias in Alaska. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED. vittorio sella (illustrator).…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Complete and collated in two volumes with folding maps in rear pocket of Volume II. Deep blue cloth covers are scuffed and rubbed a little, though remain attractive with bright gilt cover image and lettering. The top hinge (internal) of Volume I is slightly cracked and both hinges of Volume two are broke. Volume I remains tight. Volume II is a little shaken, though webbing remains intact and volume is reasonably solid. Light foxing on end leaves. A few slight handling smudges, though overall both volumes remain clean. Due to weight, additional charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

4to [25.5 x 20 cm]; 2 volumes, xvi, 346, xvii-xxii; viii, [1], 349-702, ix-xii, 212 illustrations from photos, 2 frontispieces (photogravures including portrait), 16 fine photogravure plates, 2 panoramas, 5 maps (2 in pocket), tables, index (complete). original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt spine title lettering, title printed in red and black, small faint erased stamp of owner's name on title margin, internal hinge bit cracked but firm, cover lightly rubbed, else a very good sound set. Arctic Bibliog 10423. An important attempt at the North pole with descriptions of conditions, wildlife, nature, food, weather, equipment with the second section written by U. Cagni on the sledge march. Amadeo reached the closest to the North Pole at that time. Some of his men froze to death while pulling their sleds over the ice. A richly illustrated work, beautifully photographed and described. A picture of this book is available on request.…

hardcover. Condition: good. Translated by William Le Queux. 16 plates, 2 folding panoramas, 5 color maps including 2 large folding maps in back pocket, and 212 text Illus. 2 Vols. 4to, original blue cloth. New York: Dodd, Mead, 1903. First American Edition Exploration of the Arctic Ocean and Polar Ice-Cap. One of the panoramas has been repaired at the folds with no loss of text and has a small tear on the margin. two pages chipped on right margin. Inner hinges strengthened on both volumes. Ex libris with rubber stamps on the front flyleaf and endpaper of both volumes. Head of spine and edges of corners lightly worn on both volumes. Small amounts of light soiling to cloth of both volumes.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Dodd, Mead & Co. , New York. 1903. Xvi + 346pp + xvii-xxii (Index) ; viii + pp. 347-702 + ix-xii (Index). 212 illustrations in the text, 16 full-page photogravure plates, 2 panoramas, 5 maps (2 folding with colour, in pocket). Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles present to the spine and gilt image present to the front boards. Boards are lightly rubbed and worn. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. An important attempt at the North pole with descriptions of conditions, wildlife, nature, food, weather, equipment with the second section written by U. Cagni on the sledge march. Amadeo reached the closest to the North Pole at that time. Some of his men froze to death while pulling their sleds over the ice. EB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, American Issue (with Dodd, Mead imprint on spine). Published simultaneously in New York and London. Arctic Bibliography #10423. Two volumes, navy cloth with gilt decorations, 702 pp. in all, profusely ilus., including plates, portraits and five maps (two of which are housed in a pocket at the rear of vol. 2). Some spotting to covers; binding somewhat shaken, but secure. Quite sound overall. …

First edition, trade. Very large thick 8vo. xvi, 240pp. Frontis. (detached, but present) + 33 photogravure plates, + numerous ills. in text with four large folding panoramics and two folding maps, both coloured, at rear. Original green cloth gilt, extremities worn and rubbed, with head of spine very frayed, slightly affecting title piece, e/ps. browned, armorial bookplate, 4 inch tear to larger map. Some pages and plates coming loose, some occ. foxing o/w a VG copy of an extremely scarce item.…

Hard Cover. Condition: VG+. First English. 2 vols. 4to. original green buckram gilt with gilt stamp of the "Polar Star" on upper boards (upper hinge vol 1. a little tender, both hinges vol. 2 neatly repaired, inscrips. to FFE, both vols., a little offsetting, occ. mark to leaves & boards, gilt titling to vol. 2 a trifle flecked); pp. i-xvvi, 1-346, xvii-xxii [Index], with 11 plates, 162 illustrations in the text and a colour map; viii, 347-702 , ix-xii [Index], with 5 plates, 2 folding panoramas, 50 illustrations in the text and 4 colour maps (2 folding in rear pocket [small area of silverfish damage along one fold with minor loss, else fine). Very heavy item (4.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international and domestic delivery. A very good set.…

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1st English Edition; 2 volumes; Vol I xvi, 1-346 pages xvii-xxii; Vol II viii, 347-702 pages, ix-xii. Original covers. In two volumes, with 212 illustrations in text, 16 full-page photogravure plates, 2 panoramas and 5 coloured maps. Complete, all plates, maps and panoramas as called for. Shelf wear, front inner hinges splitting both volumes, minor spotting to page edges. Neat presentation inscription dated Christmas 1903 otherwise contents clean. A lovely set. In 1899 the author organized an expedition towards the North Pole. In spring he arrived in the Norwegian capital Christiania (the present day Oslo) with 10 companions. The duke acquired the Jason, a steam whaler of 570 tons, renamed it Stella Polare ("Pole Star") & took the ship on the expedition through the frozen Artic Sea. The members of the expedition sought to reach the North Pole by way of Novaya Zemyla, and the Franz Joseph Archipelago. They sailed as far north as possible, and then continued their trek by sledge. While they did not reach the North Pole, they did reach the highest latitude ever attained by sledge at that time. Originally published in Italian, this first edition in English contains 2 folding color maps in the back pocket of the second volume. This is the first UK edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4328.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 97, [1]. With tissue guarded frontispiece and 3 plates, one folding. Original pictorial cloth boards illustrated by John Hassall. Boards darkened at the edges, spine also darkened; front cover illustration scratched and scuffed. Corners and spine ends bumped, with light wear to the cloth at the head and foot of the spine. Christmas gift inscription dated 1903 to the front endpaper. Light foxing throughout, though overall a well-preserved copy in a tight and square binding. An account of the Duke of the Abruzzi's polar expedition, which surpassed Fridtjof Nansen's "Farthest North" record. Nice copy, scarce in this condition.…

2 Volumes. large 8vo. pp. xvi, 346, [xvii]-xxii; viii, [347]-702, [ix]-xii. with half-titles. titles in red & black. 16 photogravure plates, 2 folding panoramas, 5 coloured maps (2 folding) & 212 text illus. (many full-page). original gilt-stamped cloth (shaken, cloth scuffed, extremities slightly frayed, library stamps on front flyleaves). First Edition of the English Translation of Abruzzi's account of the 1899-1900 Italian expedition to the Arctic. Travelling on the 'Stella Polare' from Archangel, the expedition sailed across the Barents Sea to Rudolph Island and Franz Joseph Land. The work includes an account, written by Umberto Cagni, of the sledge party's unsuccessful attempt to reach the North Pole and their journey to 83° 16'. Arctic Bib. 10423. National Maritime Museum I 1001.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. First edition. The first edition of this scarce travel work following Prince Luigi Amedeo's exploration of the North Pole. The first edition of this scarce work.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding plate, and two plates.Collated, complete.An account of Prince Luigi Amedeo's expedition in 1899 to explore the North Pole. For this expedition he consulted Fridtjof Nansen, who, at that point in time, was the man who had sailed the furthest north. This expedition beat Nansen's record by 35 to 40 kilometres.Prince Luigi Amedeo, the Duke of the Abruzzi, was an Italian mountaineer and explorer, known for his expeditions to Mount Saint Elias and K2. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Cloth is a little discoloured with a few minor marks. Hinges are strained. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots, a little heavier to the first and last few pages. The first gathering is working loose. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

hardcover. 1901 First Edition. 97pp, 3 plates, 1 folding plate, original pictorial boards, some light soiling to boards, VG. A very scarce title. Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi (1873-1933), left for the North Pole in 1899 on board the Polar Star. Unfortunately, he lost two fingers to frostbite on the journey, so was unable to participate in the sled ride to the Pole. Captain Cagni instead made the trip, reaching 86° 34' N, a new 'Farthest North' and, as the somewhat ungracious title of this book states, 'Farther North than Nansen'. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A scarce first edition of this work on Polar exploration. Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi, was an Italian explorer known for his Arctic explorations and mountaineering expeditions.In 1899 the Duke organised an expedition toward the North Pole with the aim to establish a camp at Franz Joseph Land and from there travel to the North Pole by sled. During the night at the camp the Duke lost two fingers to frostbite and was unable to continue with the journey to the Pole. The expedition was then led by Camptain Umberto Cagni which he broke the record held by Fridtjof Nansen for the northernmost point reached, by a distance of 35 to 40 kilometres. In the original pictorial cloth binding. Externally, smart with handling marks and rubbing to boards. Some spotting to the cloth. Wear tot eh head and tail of the spine with slight lifting to head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with just the occasional spot. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.