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Arctic Expedition, 1875-6 : journals and proceedings of the Arctic Expedition, 1875-6, under the command of Captain Sir George S. Nares, R.N., K.C.B. : (in continuation of parliamentary papers C 1153 of 1875, and C 1560 of 1876).
by Nares, George S
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good, short crease to a few pages, some damp rippling to cloth at front board.
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About This Item
London.: Harrison and Sons., 1877. 1st Edition.. Contemporary half brown morocco over brown cloth, raised bands, gilt spine decorations and title, marbled edges, marbled endpapers.. Very good, short crease to a few pages, some damp rippling to cloth at front board.. 4to., 33.7x21 cm.. Journal of an attempt to reach the north pole. this copy bound with no plates or maps. Heavy book, weight: 3.9 lb. may require extra shipping. Numerous illustrations in text. Lacks the plates and maps.
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- Zephyr Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 289893
- Title
- Arctic Expedition, 1875-6 : journals and proceedings of the Arctic Expedition, 1875-6, under the command of Captain Sir George S. Nares, R.N., K.C.B. : (in continuation of parliamentary papers C 1153 of 1875, and C 1560 of 1876).
- Author
- Nares, George S
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary half brown morocco over brown cloth, raised bands, gilt spine decorations and title, marbled edges, marbled endpape
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, short crease to a few pages, some damp rippling to cloth at front board.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harrison and Sons.
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1877
- Pages
- 484 pp.
- Size
- 4to., 33.7x21 cm.
- Weight
- 3.90 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Exploration;
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Zephyr Books
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Reno, Nevada
About Zephyr Books
Zephyr Books is owned and operated by Lee and Ivye Johnson. We have been in the book business in Reno, Nevada since 1994. We have operated both brick and mortar, as well as online exclusive shops. We closed our brick and mortar shop in 2013, and now offer an exclusive selection of rare, collectible, and antiquarian books online only.
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- Morocco
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