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The Voyages of the Discovery, the Illustrated History of Scott's Ship
by Savours, Ann
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 186176149X
- ISBN 13
- 9781861761491
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Chatham, 2001. Hardcover. Fine. Custom built in 1900 for Scott's first expedition, the "Discovery" has had a long polar history, which includes service with the Hudson's Bay Co., and as Mawson's ship on the BANZARE expeditions. Tall 8vo, 160 pp, ills, maps, index. Dark blue gilt cloth binding. As new with pictorial d/j; title in black at white dj spine.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15246
- Title
- The Voyages of the Discovery, the Illustrated History of Scott's Ship
- Author
- Savours, Ann
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 186176149X
- ISBN 13
- 9781861761491
- Publisher
- Chatham
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2001
- LCCN
- 2008360156
Terms of Sale
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
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About the Seller
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Biblio member since 2009
Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Booksellers for over 40 years, members of prominent trade associations (ABAA, ILAB, ANZAAB, IMCOS, ANZMS, PBFA). We are located at Garrison NY, a stone's throw from the Metro North Hudson line train, just over 1 hr. from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River. Books, maps, prints & ephemera bought & sold.
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