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PEARY, Robert E. (1856-1920). The North Pole. Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1910.
4to. 4 photogravure plates, 112 mounted photographic reproductions, folding map. (Few leaves with very minor marginal dust soiling or stains). Later quarter blue morocco gilt, original central medallion preserved on upper cover (gilt worn), top edge gilt, others uncut. Provenance: NDM (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, LIMITED DELUXE ISSUE, ONE OF 500 COPIES SIGNED BY PEARY AND R.A. BARTLETT, this copy being unnumbered. Peary’s account of his achievement of the pole introduced with high praise by Theodore Roosevelt. Bartlett was captain of the SS Roosevelt, accompanying Peary on his attempts to reach the North Pole. Arctic Bib. 13230.