1963 Discovery II in the Antarctic First Ed Illus sold Coleman-Cooke Dust Wrapper

This volume details the exploration undertaken by the vessel Discovery II, alongside history to prior research undertaken in the area including on marine life and climate. Overall this work has a scope of some forty years, and contains information on the various voyages by British scientists, whales and whaling law, marine life and detail regarding various incidents that occurred during these expeditions. Written by John Coleman-Cooke, editor of the BBC's 'Coastal Magazine' series.A first edition, in the publisher's original binding with a clipped dust wrapper.Contains twenty-four pages of illustrations.
From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back.  Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years.  He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George sold Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations.  His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.  Condition Report: In the publisher's original full cloth binding with a clipped dust wrapper. Externally very smart, with just a slight bump to the head of the spine. Dust wrapper has some loss to the head of the spine, but is otherwise in excellent condition. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown; tape residue to the front and rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: Very Good Indeed