THE
VOYAGES OF
CAPTAIN SCOTT
BY
CHARLES TURLEY
WITH
AN INTRODUCTION
BY
SIR J. M.
BARRIE, BART.
LONDON
SMITH, ELDER,
& CO.
1914
DESCRIPTION
First Edition
Signed Binding
(ii) + viii + 440pp + (ii)
Book measures 195mm x 135mm approximately.
Very nicely bound by Bickers & Son in full crimson calf. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with gilt motifs central to gilt-boxed compartments and title and author in gilt. Double gilt ruled borders with cornices to both boards. Portrait photo image of Scott to title page verso. Contains 4 coloured plates and 28 pages of half-tone illustrations (taken from photographs by a member of the ‘Terra Nova’ expedition). Also includes schematics plus a large fold-out map. Marbled end-papers and paste-downs. All page edges marbled.
CONDITION
In overall very good condition with binding quite firm. Boards have a few minor scuffs and stain marks, with light surface scratches and very light wear to top of front hinge and only very light bumping to corners. Both boards (more so to front) and the spine exhibit some shadowed fading to top board edges, and front hinge. Two very small losses of leather to front board.
Internally the pages are very clean throughout with just a few occasional spots and light foxing towards end-papers, otherwise fine. The large fold-out map has a slight marginal crease and very small (5mm) tear on a margin fold. Previous owner ink inscription to front end-paper, dated 1919.
Overall, a nicely bound volume in very good condition.
Please always refer to photo images for a clearer indication of
condition.
We are always happy to provide further photo images if required.
INTERESTING
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, CVO, (1868 to 1912) was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery expedition of 1901–04 and the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition of 1910–13.