New York: H. Z. Walck, Inc.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. 0809839245 . DJ shows some shelf wear with short tears and light chipping. Remainder dot and dust soil on top page edges. ; A tight solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. B&W illustrations throughout ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 271 pages .

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Bookseller: Ainsworth Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 21817
Title: Whaling and the Art of Scrimshaw
Author: Meyer, Charles R
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0809839245
ISBN 13: 9780809839247
Publisher: H. Z. Walck, Inc.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1976
Keywords: 0809839245

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Ainsworth Books was for many years a bricks and mortar store in Vancouver, BC. When we acquired the store, we moved to a location in Delta. After three years we moved the stock home and started operation as an online, by appointment only operation. I have worked with books my whole adult life and enjoy giving recommendations.

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