Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society: Centenary Celebration The Wilkes Exploring Expedition of the United States Navy 1838 - 1842 and Symposium on American Polar Exploration
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Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society:, 1940. Paperback. Good +. One of the largest voyages of discovery, the Wilkes consisted of 6 vessels, 346 men, 9 scientists and artists. Vol. 82, June 29, 1940, No. 5. Tall 8vo, 950pp, (v). Tan paper wraps, black title to front cover and spine. Top of spine heavily rubbed with 2 splits, spine label off but present, front wrapper split at hinge, o/w good.
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- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14940
- Title
- Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society: Centenary Celebration The Wilkes Exploring Expedition of the United States Navy 1838 - 1842 and Symposium on American Polar Exploration
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
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- 2
- Publisher
- American Philosophical Society:
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1940
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Garrison, New York
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