Signed; Duc d'Orléans - À travers la banquise du Spitzberg au Cap Philippe / La Revanche de la Banquis / Une croisière au - 1904-1911

Luxurious polar ensemble of historic and scientific significance, forming the collection of the Prince Louis-Philippe-Robert d’Orléans, Duke of Orléans (heir to the French throne). This exceptional lot brings together 3 reference works, richly illustrated and well complemented by their large maps.

HISTORICAL PROVENANCE AND RARITY:
This lot stands out for the presence of TWO autograph dedications signed from the period by the Duke of Orléans himself. These two dedications are addressed to his friend: “to Monsieur Maud / his devoted / Philippe”.

COMPOSITION OF THE LOT (3 COMPLETE VOLUMES):

1. "Across the Ice Pack from Spitzberg to Cape Philippe" (Original Edition, 1907)
• Publisher: Paris, Librairie Plon, 1907. Large octavo format. Period half-calf binding.
• AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE: Contains the first handwritten dedication signed by the Duke of Orléans to his friend Monsieur Maud.
• ILLUSTRATIONS & MAPS: A richly illustrated work, well complete with all its very large fold-out geographical and polar maps, hors-texte, drawn up by Commander Adrien de Gerlache.

2. "The Revenge of the Ice Pack"
• Publisher: Paris, Librairie Plon. Narrative of a summer drift in the Kara Sea.
• AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE: This second volume is also enriched with the second autograph dedication signed by the Duke of Orléans, perfectly identical, addressed to his friend Monsieur Maud. A very illustrated volume.

3. "A Cruise to Spitzberg" — Yacht "Maroussia" (Original Edition, 1904)
• Publisher: Paris, Librairie Plon, 1904. This third volume magnificently completes the collection (copy without dedication).
• ILLUSTRATIONS & MAPS: Very fine copy, richly illustrated and well complete with its magnificent large fold-out polar maps hors-texte ("Spitzberg - Ice Fiord" and navigation map), remaining in excellent condition.

Bindings tight for these large volumes, interiors very fresh. An absolute reference set for high polar bibliophily, illustrated, complete and endowed with a rare double autograph signature from an exceptional rarity.

LOGISTICS:
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