Antarctic, Tva Ar bland Sydpolens Isar

—Two Years Amongst the Ice of the South Pole

By Otto Nordenskjöld

Stockholm: Albert Bonniers, 1904. 2 volumes. 1st Edition in the original Swedish. First thousand (Første tusendet), half burgundy calf and gilt—likely a contemporary binding of the original 34 parts. Profusely illustrated with full photgraphic plates, drawings and maps. No foxing, folds or tears; hinges tight and uncracked; no prior ownership markings. Slight wear to outer tips of leather spines, otherwise Near Fine inside and out. A very handsome and well preseved set—a Rare and important set of volumes. Spence 856, Rosove 239.A2.

Volume I: [1] advertisements and list of translations, [xxxiv], 486pp., 33 plates including frontis sketch, 5 color plates , 24 photographic, 2 drawing, 1 large fold-out color map. 145 illustrations in text: 128 photographs, 14 sketches and drawings and 3 maps.

Volume II: (1), 1 list of translations, 554pp., 40 plates including photographic frontpiece, 2 color plates, 9 drawings and 28 photographs. 141 illustrations in text: 103 photographs, 35 sketches and drawings, 3 maps. # Maps — 2 color fold-out.

Volume I was written by Nordenskjold and pertains to the voyage South, the season’s work aboard ship, the establishment of Snow Hill Base, and the events at Snow Hill and the work of its party afield until its relief. Volume II was written collectively and has much focus on an abundance of scientific research achieved during this significant expedition.