Simpson, Frank A. (Ed.). The Antarctic Today. A Mid-Century Survey of the New Zealand Antarctic Society. Wellington:, A.H. Reed for the N.Z.A.S., 1952. First Edition, royal 8vo, very good in red cloth with chipped dustwrapper; pp. 389, indexed, with frontis., 45 photo plates, numerous charts & diagrams, and a large, colour-printed folding map in end-pocket. With tipped-in Subscriber's List at half-title. New Zealand's first major contribution to Antarctic reference material, with 18 chapters by scientific experts. Spence 1125. Price: GBP 85.00 other currencies   order no. 171    inquire

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