On the Spanish Main; Or, Some English Forays on the Isthmus of Darien. with a Description of the Buccaneers and a Short Account of Old-Time Ships and Sailors. by John Masefield. with Twenty-Two Illustrations and a Map
by Masefield, John (1878-1967)
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
New York; MacMillan, 1925. 1st U.S. Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 273 pages; Description: xii, 273 p. 23 cm. Subjects: Buccaneers. Spanish Main.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- Title
- On the Spanish Main; Or, Some English Forays on the Isthmus of Darien. with a Description of the Buccaneers and a Short Account of Old-Time Ships and Sailors. by John Masefield. with Twenty-Two Illustrations and a Map
- Author
- Masefield, John (1878-1967)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st U.S. Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York; MacMillan
- Date Published
- 1925
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