Shackleton Ernest Wild Frank (2 results)

FACSIMILE, 4to, xvi +1123pp. Original pictorial wrappers, slight bruising at top rear corner. A facsimile of the original 1923 publication, with b/w photographic illustrations on plates. . FACSIMILE.

paperback. Facsimile reprint. softback, New. An unusual collection of Shackleton and Quest ephemera. When Southward on the Quest, the film of the expedition, was released, the Scala Cinema in London issued, to go with the film, 'A fine series of Souvenir Pictures of the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition' which could be had by the attendants for a price of 2/6. This was a folio of 8 photographs taken during the expedition, bound in a brown paper cover and tied with a cord. Originals are now very scarce. The size is 36 x 29cm. This facsimile is limited to 275, this is an unnumbered presentation copy, and is also supplied with, a 16pp facsimile of the New Scala Cinema brochure for the film, plus a 4pp facsimile flyer advertising a talk by Frank Wild to be held in Eastbourne in December, 1923, plus twelve images of the Quest Expedition in the form of postcards and an 8pp brochure, with various pictures, a film review, and maps. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.…