Narrative of the United States' Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842
by Wilkes, Charles
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- Hardcover
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- Seller
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
London: Whittaker and Co., 1845. vi, 372pp. Octavo. The condensed and abridged edition. Original green blind-stamped cloth with gold gilt lettering stamped to the spine. Coated yellow endpapers. Textblock edges roughly trimmed. Some wear to the boards and along the edges of the boards. Very light and minimal water damage to the cloth on the boards. Some rubbing to the head and tail of the spine with a small tear in the cloth beginning to develop at the tail. Occasional spot of foxing throughout. An inscription from the previous owner to the title page. A worn, but good, copy of a scarce book in the original cloth. Spence 1263. The condensed and abridged version of the original five volume, plus atlas, set. The portion on the Antarctic is of particular interest. 1845
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- Bookseller
- Aquila Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 142489
- Title
- Narrative of the United States' Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842
- Author
- Wilkes, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Whittaker and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1845
- Keywords
- Antarctica|Polar
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana;
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Aquila Books
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Calgary, Alberta
About Aquila Books
Aquila Books specializes in books dealing with Polar Exploration, Western Canadiana, Mountaineering, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Early Voyages as well as many other areas. We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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