A HISTORY OF GEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION; Harrap's New Geographical Series
by Baker J N L
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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About This Item
London, Nottingham,: George G. Harrap, 1937. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. New Edition, Revised,. brown, blind-stamped, pict. cloth, gilt spine, pp., 552 , front., maps (part fold.), index, front free end paper missing else, a clean, bright copy, in protective mylar jacket."The whole work is illustrated by fifty maps, most of which show the routes of the more important explorers, but a few are outline sketches of important maps at certian periods. Thus the progress of exploration can be compared with the contemporary ideals of theoretical geographers." (from the d.j.) Size: 8 vo,.(22 cm.).
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- Bookseller
- Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1125166
- Title
- A HISTORY OF GEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION; Harrap's New Geographical Series
- Author
- Baker J N L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- New Edition, Revised,
- Publisher
- George G. Harrap
- Place of Publication
- London, Nottingham,
- Date Published
- 1937
- Keywords
- DISCOVERIES IN GEOGRAPHY.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel;
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Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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Fredericton, New Brunswick
About Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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