In the Polar Regions or, Nature and Natural History in the Frozen Zone. With Anecdotes and Stories of Adventure and Travel.  Published by T Nelson in 1886. Assumed 1st.ed. Green boards with titles in black and gilt, faded, rubbed and bumped. Original presentation inscribed for Good Attendance. Some yellowing, some marking. Binding intact, but a little tired. Well-used sums up the book overall, but nevertheless it remains a rarity.