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Sea of Cortez: A Leisurely Journal of Travel and Research
by Steinbeck, John; Ricketts, Edward F
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0911858083
- ISBN 13
- 9780911858082
- Seller
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Vashon, Washington, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Viking Press, 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" In blue and red jacket over green cloth with silver titling, 8vo, 598pp. Illustrated with color and b/w illustrations. A wonderful copy inscribed to long-lived Irish rabble-rowser Sheila O'Leary on the half title page by Steinbeck: "For Sheila O'leary - O'leary - O'leary - For Sheila O'leary. - John Steinbeck". (slight edgewear to outer jacket at tips and corners, slight toning to edges and endpapers).
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- Bookseller
- Vashon Island Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0818126
- Title
- Sea of Cortez: A Leisurely Journal of Travel and Research
- Author
- Steinbeck, John; Ricketts, Edward F
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0911858083
- ISBN 13
- 9780911858082
- Publisher
- Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1941
- Keywords
- Spel2015 The Sea of Cortez: A Leisurely Journal of Travel and Research
Terms of Sale
Vashon Island Books
We accept payment via Credit card, check, money order, and *PayPal* (vashonbooks@comcast.net) . Payment with order. Check (US$ only/US Bank), PayPal or Credit Card (Visa, M/C, AMEX. Discover). 7-day return only if not as described (you must notify us immediately on upon receipt of any problem). DJs Brodarted. We pack carefully. Shipping: U.S.: $4.00 1st volume, $2.00 each additional volume via book rate. Priority Mail minimum $7.95 (large/heavy cost more). UPS also available at extra cost.
About the Seller
Vashon Island Books
Biblio member since 2003
Vashon, Washington
About Vashon Island Books
Vashon Island Books is located on Vashon Island an idylic country setting just a short ferry ride from Downtown Seattle. We are a quality internet bookstore for readers & collectors. We have a select, diverse stock that is constantly changing and growing. We do the majority of our business over the Net and are committed to providing professional service. With 30 plus years combined bookselling experience and knowledge Vashon Island Books provides a trustworthy and respected outlet for your book buying needs
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