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PEARY, Robert E. (1856-1920). The North Pole. With an introduction by Theodore Roosevelt. New York: Frederick A, Stokes, 1910.
Royal 8vo. Numerous illustrations from photographs, large color folding map at end. Original gilt-lettered pictorial navy blue cloth stamped in red, white, blue and gilt (a touch of rubbing to joints, else fine).
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY PEARY TO HIS FRIEND. Peary’s account of his achievement of the pole introduced with high praise by Theodore Roosevelt. Arctic Bib. 13230.