Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in the Polar Seas and Regions: With illustrations of Their Climate, Geology, and Natural History: The Family Library No. 14
by [Harper & Brothers]
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- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1836. Harper's Stereotype Edition. Hardcover. Good. 16mo. [2], 373 pages, [1]. Folding frontispiece map. Illustrated. Brown cloth hardcover with gilt title on the spine. Light wear and fading to the cloth. Light toning and scattered foxing to the text. Bookplate of "Athens Mechanics' Mutual Aid Association located on the front paste down. This institution was in Georgia.
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- Bookseller
- Americana Books ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24730
- Title
- Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in the Polar Seas and Regions: With illustrations of Their Climate, Geology, and Natural History
- Author
- [Harper & Brothers]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Harper's Stereotype Edition
- Publisher
- Harper and Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1836
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