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    17 September 1999

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    Lot 244

    Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

    Price realised

    GBP 1,380

    Estimate

    GBP 300 - GBP 400

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    Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

    Louis C. BERNACCHI, and others. The Polar Book. London: E.Allom & Co. Ltd., [1930]. 8 (21.2 x 14cm.) Folding coloured map. (Small tear to map). Original pictorial wrappers. [with] British Polar Exhibition. Central Hall, Westminster. July 2nd to 15th, 1930.. Catalogue of Exhibits. London: Potters Press Ltd., [1930]. 8 (21.6 x 14cm.) Drop-head title. Original printed wrappers; and 4 issues of The Strand Magazine containing the serialised story of the 1910-13 expedition, with illustrations after Ponting's photographs.

    Provenance: Kathleen Scott (ne Bruce, later Hilton Young, inscription 'To Lady Hilton Young from L.C. Bernacchi'); by descent. (6)

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