Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-1958. 16 Volumes of Scientific Reports & Maps, COMPLETE SET.
London: Trans-Antarctic Association, 1960-68. First printing. Paperback. Spence 1213. The complete scientific reports from the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58, lead by Vivian Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hillary.
"The Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (CTAE) of 1955–1958 was a Commonwealth-sponsored expedition that successfully completed the first overland crossing of Antarctica, via the South Pole. It was the first expedition to reach the South Pole overland for 46 years, preceded only by Amundsen's expedition and Scott's expedition in 1911 and 1912. In keeping with the tradition of polar expeditions of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, the CTAE was a private venture, though it was supported by the governments of the United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States, Australia and South Africa, as well as many corporate and individual donations, under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth II. It was headed by British explorer Vivian Fuchs, with New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary leading the New Zealand Ross Sea Support team. The New Zealand party included scientists participating in International Geophysical Year research while the British team were separately based at Halley Bay." (wikipedia)
Outsize quarto, 16 volumes bound in original blue printed paper wrappers. The 15th part comprises two volumes, 15 large folding maps in a stiff paper slipcase and printed text. (both bearing the same volume number). Volume numbered #6 was never published.
Some minor sunning and ruffled spine tips, overall in fine condition, which is unusual. Item #28538
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