ALONE
1940
by BYRD, RICHARD E
New York., G.P. Putnam's Sons., 1938. 8vo. 1st ed., 7th impression. Presentation copy. Signed. [vii-ix], 296pp. Cloth binding of the spine is faded but front and back cover good, interior is fine. G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1938. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Harrison, Richard E. (illustrator). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A very clean, fresh and tight first edition. SIGNED.One man completely alone in the South Polar night. Admiral Byrd's 5 month's isolation at Advance Base in Antarctica. Dark blue boards with lettering in light blue on cover. The pages show some age toning. An owner's name on front fly leaf. Light shelf wear to edges of jacket including very minor chipping. spine faded but very readable. . 296 pages. Signed by Author. Conrad p. 291; Spence 229, Taurus 119, Rosove Pg. 95 (Inventory #: 3)