The North Pole. PEARY, Robert E.

Time-Life Books, 1985. Hard Cover. Book Condition: As New.  Gilt endges, scratch on gilt end on top of text block. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Facsimile Reprint. . Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt. 8vo., xii, 326 pgs. 116 illustrations from photographs, fold out coloured map. Reprinted from the Hodder and Stoughton edition of 1910. In the 1980's Time life brought out a series of photographically produced reproductions of important travel books (Classics of Exploration) All are in a simulated? brown leather binding (? Time life advert describes as leather?) with red spine compartments, red and gilt ruled decoration to front board, marbled end papers and gilt edges. Considered a good quality production this copy is in near new condition with no defects and appears unread. Others in the series available!!! Time life also issued a biographical information sheet with each volume. This is loosely inserted. Bookplate of Douglas John Penwill neatly tipped onto front end paper.