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AMUNDSEN, Roald (1872-1928). The South Pole. Translated by A.G. Chater. London and New York: John Murray; Lee Keedick, 1913.
2 volumes, royal 8vo. Numerous illustrations from photographs, diagrams and maps (some folding), etc. INCLUDING THE DIAGRAM OF THE “FRAM” at the end of Appendix 1 that is usually lacking in this edition. Original gilt-lettered blue cloth, top edges gilt (some very light rubbing at extreme ends, else fine).
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION of Amundsen’s narrative of his expedition to the South Pole which he reached 34 days before Scott. Conrad, p. 113; Rosove 9B2a; Spence 18.