Under The Pole Star. The Oxford University Arctic Expedition, 1935-6.
by Glen A.R. & Croft N.A.C
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- xvi, 365pp, 48 plates, 22 maps, original blue cloth, light sunning to spine, prize bookplate, light foxing to endpapers and fore
- Seller
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Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Methuen Publishers, 1937. 1937 First Edition. hardcover. xvi, 365pp, 48 plates, 22 maps, original blue cloth, light sunning to spine, prize bookplate, light foxing to endpapers and foreedges, VG+ in colour photocopy of original dw. An attractive copy.. Narrative of an expedition of ten members under A. R. Glen to North-East Land, Svalbard, to investigate weather conditions on inland ice, also problems connected with the age, thickness and physical condition of the icecap.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- Bookseller
- Glacier Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 51607
- Title
- Under The Pole Star. The Oxford University Arctic Expedition, 1935-6.
- Author
- Glen A.R. & Croft N.A.C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - xvi, 365pp, 48 plates, 22 maps, original blue cloth, light sunning to spine, prize bookplate, light foxing to endpapers and fore
- Edition
- 1937 First Edition
- Publisher
- Methuen Publishers
- Date Published
- 1937
- Keywords
- POLAR NORTH - polar exploration mountaineering alpinism bergsteigen arctic north pole discovery travel arktis artique polaire spitsbergen svalbard north east land greenland
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