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南極記 / Nankyoku-ki: Records of Antarctica
by Lt. Nobu Shirase
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Tokyo: Hakubunka, 1913 First Edition, First Printing. Thick large 8vo, 22.8 cm. pp. I, (I), 496 text, [I]. 39 plate leaves including 4 in color and 33 in black-and-white, title page with original tissue guard; 104 photographs, 48 drawings in text, large fold-out color map bound at rear containing three maps on one. One thick paper page mounted with card and signature of General Maresuke Nogi — famous general and Japanese hero from the Russian Japanese war — with inscription stating "congratulations on heroic attempt". Publisher's dark blue-cloth boards with de-bossed Antarctic mountain scene and dog sledge in foreground, front cover image ruled in silver and title in silver; spine lettering in silver showing only slight wear to the silver and no fading. A Near Fine and complete copy. Rare. —Conrad p.166, Rosove 309.A1.a, Ross 1.5.1
Often called the "official account" of the Japanese Antarctic Expedition 1910-1912, this narrative was composed by the Antarctic Expedition Supporter Committee and based on the journals and logs of Lt. Nobu Shirase and expedition members. The scientific findings of the Japanese Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1912 were published as appendices in this publication.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Chet Ross Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- MMSTX224
- Title
- 南極記 / Nankyoku-ki
- Author
- Lt. Nobu Shirase
- Illustrator
- Woodcuts, color renderings and black-and-white photographic plates
- Format/Binding
- Dark-blue cloth with bright silver gilt.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hakubunka
- Place of Publication
- Tokyo
- Date Published
- 1913
- Pages
- pp. I, (I), 496 text, [I].
- Size
- large 8vo, 22.8 cm.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Shirase, Japanese Antarctic Expedition, JAE, Antarctica
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Chet Ross Rare Books
Biblio member since 2012
Tucson, Arizona
About Chet Ross Rare Books
Chet Ross Rare Books specializes in Travel and Exploration with an emphasis in first person narratives and scientific research related to exploration of the Polar Regions.
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