In Quest of the Western Ocean
by Crouse, Nellis M
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
New York; (1928): William Morrow & Co. First Edition. Octavo. 480pp. illustrated with maps (folding). History of various countries and their early attempts at reaching the Northwest passage. Bound in blue cltoh stmaped in blind, spine lettring gilt but mostly worn off, binding rubbed, previous owner's bookplate.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009096
- Title
- In Quest of the Western Ocean
- Author
- Crouse, Nellis M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- William Morrow & Co
- Place of Publication
- New York; (1928)
- Keywords
- Fur Trade Hudson Bay Northwest Passage
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Exploration;
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About the Seller
Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Scottsdale, Arizona
About Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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- Bookplate
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- Spine
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- Octavo
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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