Antarctic Research. A Review of British Scientific Achievement in Antarctica
by Priestley, Sir Raymond, R. Adie & G. De Q. Robin
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good overall
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Butterworths, 1964. First edition. Hardcover. Very good overall. 4to, 360pp, col. & b&w plts throughout. Original blue gilt buckram, in original slipcase & with the 4pp prospectus for the volume loosely inserted. The volume in very good condition; the slipcase slightly dusty. Spence 942.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6248
- Title
- Antarctic Research. A Review of British Scientific Achievement in Antarctica
- Author
- Priestley, Sir Raymond, R. Adie & G. De Q. Robin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good overall
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Butterworths
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1964
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Garrison, New York
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...