Log of the Centurion, Based on the Original Papers of Captain Philip Saumarez on Board Hms Centurion, Lord Anson's Flagship During His Circumnavigation
by Heaps, Leo
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0025497502
- ISBN 13
- 9780025497504
- Seller
-
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc.. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0025497502 . Based on the original papers of Captain Philip Saumarez on board HMS Centurion, Lord Anson's flagship during his circumnavigation 1740-44. NY: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., (1974). First Edition, First Printing, review copy with slip and news release. 10 x 7 in. 264pp, Bibliography, Glossary. Map endpapers, about 60 illustrations and maps. Blue cloth stamped in gilt and blind. Fine condition. Dj slightly worn and soiled. ; about 60 illustrations & maps; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 264 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Dale A. Sorenson
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5403
- Title
- Log of the Centurion, Based on the Original Papers of Captain Philip Saumarez on Board Hms Centurion, Lord Anson's Flagship During His Circumnavigation
- Author
- Heaps, Leo
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0025497502
- ISBN 13
- 9780025497504
- Publisher
- MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974
- Keywords
- 0025497502, Maritime, Navy, Circumnavigation, Exploration
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Dale A. Sorenson
Biblio member since 2015
Silver Spring, Maryland
About Dale A. Sorenson
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- Gilt
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