Jean-Baptiste Charcot; A. Matha; J. J. Rey - Le &Apos;Francais&Apos; Au Pole Sud, Journal de L&Apos;Expedition Antarctique Francaise 1903-1905

Paris, E. Flammarion, 1906. Leather. A French work on the 1903-05 Antarctic Expedition led by Jean-Baptiste Charcot, illustrated with detailed folding maps. 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. 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. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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