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Click here to see our other books! Le 'Francais' au Pole Sud, Journal de l'Expedition Antarctique Francaise 1903-1905 Jean-Baptiste Charcot; A. Matha; J. J. Rey 1906 E. Flammarion : Paris 11.5" by 9" [2], 615pp SUMMARY A French work on the 1903-05 Antarctic Expedition led by Jean-Baptiste Charcot, illustrated with detailed folding maps. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION In the original French. Recounting the 1903-1905 French expedition to the Antarctic, an adventure led by Jean-Baptiste Charcot. This expedition explored the west coast of Graham Land portion of the Antarctic Peninsula, reaching Adelaide Island in 1905. A detailed work that goes into exciting and scientific detail, with hydrographical, meteorological, and magentic tables and graphs. Illustrated with six folding maps, and three folding plans. Written by Jean-Baptiste Charcot, A. Matha, and J. J. Rey. Misbound, with the facsimile title page from a different edition bound in. It seems to have been misbound when rebound. The facsimile title page states that this work was published by E. Flammarion in 1906, which was the first edition; however, as per the pagination, this edition is the 1911 Gauthier-Villars. This appears to be bound without the first vi leaves, and the final two leaves, however it is not clear if the last two leaves contained any text. From the library of Kenn Back; Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. Back's note pertaining to the curious edition of this work bound before the title page, written in Spanish. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with just a little wear to the extremities and joints. Front hinge is starting but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a couple of odd spots only. First page following the title page is age-toned with scattered spots. Appears to be bound without the first vi leaves, and the final two leaves. Pencil note to the title page. Prior owner's note bound before the title page. Pages uncut to the top edge. Plate VII is detached but present. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques