Search Results: Arctic & Antarctic from Manyhills Books

Cassell, London, 1959. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Hardcover. 190 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Cassell, London, 1959. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has mild foxing. Edges of dust jacket have substantial wear. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Edges of pages are significantly foxed. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Inventory No: 16040146..

Lutterworth, London, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 172 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Lutterworth, London, 1950. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have substantial rubbing/wear. Pages are reasonably tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: A history of exploration in the Antarctic. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Inventory No: 13050169..

Wakefield Press, Australia, 1996. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Very Good/Very Good. Trade Paperback. 438 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Wakefield Press, Australia, 1996. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have moderate creasing. Edges of boards have superficial wear. Dust jacket is unclipped. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is a facsimile edition of the abridged popular edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1930. It features original images from the Mawson Collection. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Exploration; Arctic & Antarctic. ISBN: 1862543771. ISBN/EAN: 9781862543775. Inventory No: 22010246.. 9781862543775

Boxtree, UK, 1999. Trade Paperback. Good (ex-library). Trade Paperback. 189 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Boxtree, UK, 1999. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. More specifically: Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine has moderate lean. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Edges of pages are reasonably browned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: There are few places in the world that have the mystique of the Arctic, and fewer that have attracted the same heroic breed of explorers. This book tells their story, starting in 1841 with the doomed Franklin expedition which attempted to find a sea route between the Pacific and the Atlantic. The Admiralty sent over 49 relief expeditions to rescue Sir John Franklin, but all they were were skeletons. The book tells the stories of explorers who tried to reach the North Pole by plane, hot-air balloon, submarine, and airship. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Arctic &… Read More

Oxford University Press, London, 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Hardcover. 481 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Oxford University Press, London, 1967. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in good dust jacket. Front hinge is cracked and binding is quite loose. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears. Dust Jacket price-clipped. No inscriptions. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: History of exploration of the Ross Sea sector of Antarctica. Pasted into the front of the book is a typed letter (unsigned) from the author to Gladys Jack lamenting the passing of Keith Jack who was part of Shackleton's 1914-1917 stranded expedition to Antarctica. Also included are newspaper clippings regarding the death of Keith Jacks and Captain John King Davis who took Shackleton and Mawson to the South Pole. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Exploration; Arctic & Antarctic. Inventory No: 12030424..

Collins Clear-Type Press, London, No date. Early Edition. Hardcover. Fair/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 284 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins Clear-Type Press, London, No date. Early Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in fair condition but dust jacket is not included. Piece missing at top of spine. Water damage on rear board. Tanned pages with foxing on end pages. Page edges foxed. Hinges are taped. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Color frontispiece depicting Captain Scott. Includes three maps. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Exploration; Arctic & Antarctic. Inventory No: 12020457..

Collins Clear-Type Press, London, No date. Early Edition. Hardcover. Fair/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 284 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins Clear-Type Press, London, No date. Early Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in fair condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Spine has considerable fading. Edges of pages are mildly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned. Short gift inscription in ink. Moderate water damage to covers, text unaffected. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Color frontispiece depicting Captain Scott. Includes three maps. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Exploration; Arctic & Antarctic. Inventory No: 17060146..