Recent Polar Voyages: A Record of Discovery and Adventure
by W. H. Davenport Adams
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Moseley, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Edinburgh: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1880. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION WITH BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT GILT PICTORIAL COVER AND SPINE WITH TITLE TO BOTH. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD,INSIDE FRONT HINGE SHOWS SOME COSMETIC WEAR (SEE PHOTO) BUT NOT AFFECTING BINDING COVER HOLDING STRONG.NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE REMARKABLY BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND NO FOXING. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED - FOLD OUT COLOR MAP, 663 PAGES, 7.5"x5.5". 136 YEARS OLD. FIRST EDITION. A VERY ATTRACTIVE COPY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 427
- Title
- Recent Polar Voyages
- Author
- W. H. Davenport Adams
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson and Sons
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1880
- Keywords
- 136 Years Old, Maps, NEAR FINE, BEAUTFUL BINDING, 1st Edition, Illustrated
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About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
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Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
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- First Edition
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