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Little America - signed by Byrd and several membes of the expedition
by Richard Evelyn Byrd
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG+
- Seller
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Winston, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York and London: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1930. 1st Edition . Hardcover. VG+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, stated first edition uniquely signed by Admiral Byrd along with three members of his early expeditions. The additional signatures and inscriptions are as follows: "C. E. Lofgren, Personnel Officer", "Best Wishes, John Buys. Byrd, Exp. 192?, Seaman 1930", "Chas. L. Kessler, Byrd Expedition 1926-28-30. Seaman + Dog driver". Byrd's signature appears on the portrait frontispiece and all the other signatures are on the dedication page. The blue cloth boards are bright but the front has some scuff marks located near the lower right corner. The exterior also has some light bumps and scrapes but corners are good. Interior binding of the text pages is tight. No cracks at boards though the front hinge does have a few small holes in the front end page has a few white marks as well, likely caused by insects. Stated first edition on the copyright page along with a publication date of Autumn, 1930. No other handwriting found in the book, no bookplates, no library markings. The two foldout maps at page 416 are present and are in good shape. This is a unique signed copy and not one of the numbered editions that are commonly available.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2220563
- Title
- Little America - signed by Byrd and several membes of the expedition
- Author
- Richard Evelyn Byrd
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York and London
- Date Published
- 1930
- Pages
- 422
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Bookseller catalogs
- First Editions; History and Geography;
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About the Seller
Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
Biblio member since 2021
Winston, Georgia
About Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
Yesterday's Book Shop is an independent, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in 1966 under the name Collector's Corner and was located in Western Maryland. The Collector's Corner dealt mainly in books but also sold stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the store only offered books and printed matter. In the early 2000s the brick and mortar store was closed and now we only sell online.
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All of the book pictures were taken at the time the book was listed and we never use generic or stock photos in any listing. If you would like additional photos or information on any listing please let us know and we will be more than happy to comply.
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- G
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