Nobu Shirase and the Japanese Antarctic Expedition: the Collection of Chet Ross
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Lot 47
[SHIRASE, Nobu (1861-1946)]. Japanese Antarctic Expedition ...
Estimate: $500 - $750
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[SHIRASE, Nobu (1861-1946)]. Japanese Antarctic Expedition [in: The Scottish Geographical Magazine, Vol. XXVII]. Edinburgh: T. and A. Constable, 1911. 12 issues in one volume, royal 8vo (241 x 152 mm). Numerous folding maps, illustrations from photographs in the text. Contemporary buckram, gilt-lettered spine; original wrappers bound in at end. A short but concise pair of articles describing the Japanese Antarctic Expedition?s background, intention, difficulties in landing during their first voyage, their return northward to Sydney Harbour, and funding for the expedition. Articles mentioned in: March 1911, vol. XXVII. pp. 151-52 (Ross 3.10); June 1911, vol. XXVII. pp. 314-15 (Ross 3.11). Ross 3.10, 3.11 (?Very scarce?).
