The Cruise of the Cachalot; Round the World after Sperm Whales
by Bullen, Frank T
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good condition
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Smith, Elder, 1899. 2nd UK edition. Hardcover. Very good condition. Although the account is fictitious, it is based on the author's extensive experiences in the whaling industry. Antarctic, Arctic, whaling interest.
8vo, xx, 379pp. Original blue gilt decorative cloth, gilt whale design on front cover, very lightly ruffled spine head. See Spence 215.
8vo, xx, 379pp. Original blue gilt decorative cloth, gilt whale design on front cover, very lightly ruffled spine head. See Spence 215.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18580
- Title
- The Cruise of the Cachalot; Round the World after Sperm Whales
- Author
- Bullen, Frank T
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd UK edition
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1899
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Garrison, New York
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