Aurora Australis, 1908-09
Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir,
1874-1922
creator
Marston, George
contributor
British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909)
contributor
text
book
Antarctica
s.n
1908
1908
ENG
Museum Victoria copy signed by Ernest H. Shackleton and George Marston ; "Chicken" stencilled inside back cover ; "F.Z.E. from the library of Fred. Z. Eager"-- embossed on front lining paper.
Contents/Summary: Bathybia / Douglas Mawson; Ten pieces consisting of descriptions in poetry, prose and etchings on the Antarctic written and illustrated by Expedition team members.
Spine title: Aurora Australis.
Originally loose sheets bound with green twine in wooden covers made of 3-ply. Brown calf spine and inside edges. Presentation box also of 3-ply. The unattached cover is bound with green twine and has the title and printers' trademark, the two penguins, embossed in calf, glued to it.
First book published in Antarctica. Originally published : [Antarctica : s.n.], 1908 (Antarctica : Printed at the sign of 'The penguin' by Joyce and Wild ...) (Spence. Antarctic, 1095).
Antarctica
Description and travel
Discovery and exploration
Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir, 1874-1922
RB 210
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