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PONTING, HERBERT G. - In Lotus Land, Japan.
Estimate:
$120 - $150
Sold
$250
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167: Rare Books
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PONTING, HERBERT G.
In Lotus Land, Japan.
London: Dent & Son 1922. Revised edition 1922. xiip, 396p, colour plates and B/W from the photographs by the author. Contents crisp and clean, 250mm, original; blue cloth gilt titles and embossed design on front boards, light edge wear.
The first edition came out while Ponting was wintering on Ross Island with Captain Scott so, upon return, he authorised a 2nd edition so he could correct a number of errors, a very nice copy of a travelogue through Japan.
In Lotus Land, Japan.
London: Dent & Son 1922. Revised edition 1922. xiip, 396p, colour plates and B/W from the photographs by the author. Contents crisp and clean, 250mm, original; blue cloth gilt titles and embossed design on front boards, light edge wear.
The first edition came out while Ponting was wintering on Ross Island with Captain Scott so, upon return, he authorised a 2nd edition so he could correct a number of errors, a very nice copy of a travelogue through Japan.
