Description
The polar world: a popular description of man
and nature in the Arctic and Antarctic regions of the globe
George Hartwig, 1869
The Portico Library collection (cat Cl 43)
A3 print on 350gsm white card, reproduced from the original at The Portico Library.
Proceeds from the sale of this print contribute to The Portico Library’s non-profit public programme.
The Portico Library is a 217-year-old independent subscription library and exhibitions space in Manchester City Centre. Still housed in its original purpose-built venue on Mosley Street, it is now open free to the public six days a week for an eclectic calendar of exhibitions and events, complementing the unique collection of books, archives and illustrations spanning over 450 years. Previously a members’ only institution with associates including John Dalton, Peter Mark Roget, Elizabeth Gaskell, Emmeline Pankhurst, Robert Peel, Val McDermid and Eric Cantona, all visitors can now enjoy a meal or drink in the cafe from Monday to Saturday and participate in diverse outreach and engagement programmes including the prestigious Portico Prize and Portico Sadie Massey Awards.
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