Antarctic Days. Sketches of the Homely Side of Polar Life ....

London: Andrew Melrose, 1913. First Edition. Deluxe Issue.. Original publisher's bevelled light blue cloth; t.e.g.. A very good copy with the exterior rubbed and somewhat spotted.. 4to. There are 33 plates mounted on thick paper with tissue guards.

"One of the most sought after Antarctic titles ...." states Rosove in his bibliography. The copy offered here is one of the Deluxe issue - limited to 280 copies - with the signatures of James Murray (biologist), George Marston (official expedition artist) and Sir Ernest Shackleton on the half title. The book is based on experiences of the authors and crew during the 1907 - 1909 expedition led by Shackleton aboard the Aurora-Australis. It is unique among the literature because it is an account of daily life and routine thereby providing an invaluable insight into the actual work of exploration and adventure. This is #140 of 280 copies were produced. Rosove 236.A1 var. B; Spence 830; Taurus 61.