Northern Lights, F. Spencer Chapman, 1934 [4th Impression]
This is Freddie Spencer Chapman's first book and recalls the British Arctic Air-route Expedition from 1930-31. Led by Gino Watkins, it aimed to improve maps and charts of poorly surveyed sections of Greenland's coastline, and to gather climate data from the coast and interior during the north polar winter. Includes illustrations and map to the rear.
Very Good Condition. Blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Illustrations throughout and map to the rear. Binding is firm and pages are clean. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Boards have minor edge-wear. Notable tanning to spine and edges.
This is Freddie Spencer Chapman's first book and recalls the British Arctic Air-route Expedition from 1930-31. Led by Gino Watkins, it aimed to improve maps and charts of poorly surveyed sections of Greenland's coastline, and to gather climate data from the coast and interior during the north polar winter. Includes illustrations and map to the rear.
Very Good Condition. Blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Illustrations throughout and map to the rear. Binding is firm and pages are clean. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Boards have minor edge-wear. Notable tanning to spine and edges.
This is Freddie Spencer Chapman's first book and recalls the British Arctic Air-route Expedition from 1930-31. Led by Gino Watkins, it aimed to improve maps and charts of poorly surveyed sections of Greenland's coastline, and to gather climate data from the coast and interior during the north polar winter. Includes illustrations and map to the rear.
Very Good Condition. Blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Illustrations throughout and map to the rear. Binding is firm and pages are clean. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Boards have minor edge-wear. Notable tanning to spine and edges.
Author: F. Spencer Chapman
Title: Northern Ligths The Official Account Of The British Arctic Air-Route Expedition 1930-1931
Edition: 4th Impression
Publisher: Chatto and Windus
Date: 1934
Size: 8vo