The Polar Book
Author(s):
Bernacchi, Louis C.
Copyright: 2023, UK
Specifications: Ltd ed 500, small 8vo, pp.115, 2 color maps, pictorial cloth
Condition: issued w/o dj, cloth new
This was produced to accompany the British Polar Exhibition of 1930, which was organized by Bernacchi. Contributors include Mill, Debenham, Simpson, Wright, Wordie, Rudmose Brown, Murray-Levick, and others writing on history, geophysics, geology, glaciology, biology, mammals, birds, polar fisheries, whaling, transport, rations, equipment, and more. This is a facsimile edition of the uncommon 1930 first printing.
See AB-USN 17.241, Karrow 563, Mackenzie 134, Renard 113, Rosove 1026, Spence 125.