Handbook of Alaska. Its Resources, Products and Attractions.
by Greely, A. W
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- Fine
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914. Undetermined. fine. 2nd Edition. xxxii,280pp. Octavo in original gilt lettered brown cloth with plates (including frontispiece) from photos and double-paged map, 6 illustrations (maps) in text and 2 folding maps (including one in colour in rear pocket. An attractive, bright copy. fine A 'New Edition' with prefatory chapter on Alaska in 1914 and a map showing railway routes. 1914
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Details
- Bookseller
- Aquila Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 105765
- Title
- Handbook of Alaska. Its Resources, Products and Attractions.
- Author
- Greely, A. W
- Format/Binding
- Undetermined
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1914
- Keywords
- Arctic|Polar
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Aquila Books
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Calgary, Alberta
About Aquila Books
Aquila Books specializes in books dealing with Polar Exploration, Western Canadiana, Mountaineering, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Early Voyages as well as many other areas. We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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- Octavo
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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