The Noose Of Laurels

New York: Atheneum, 1989. HC. very good+ w/very good+ dustjacket (hardcover). B&W ill, B&W maps & diagrams. ISBN 0689120346 Here, Wally Herbert, one of the finest polar explorers of our time, takes on the task of analyzing Peary's achievements. 395pp.

New York: Atheneum. Hardcover. 1989. 1st Edition. 8vo 395pp . Fine in Fine DJ. B&W Illustrations .

New York: Atheneum, 1989. First American Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket. Faint blind stamp. 395pp. References, biblio, index. Photos, maps & diagrams. Research using new sources on Peary's race to the North Pole. Promoting global literacy for over 30 years. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

This is a first edition of The Noose of Laurels, The Discovery of the North Pole, published in 1989. It is both a valuable addition to Arctic history, and a gripping adventure story. Who was the first to reach the North Pole: Frederick Cook or Robert Peary? Or did neither? This book provides a plausible answer. After the British National Geographic… Read more about this item

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1989. First UK Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Very Good. 9x6x1. First UK edition. Pages toned, jacket faintly rubbed. 1989 Hard Cover. Who was the first man to stand on top of the world? Most polar historians grant that honor to Robert E. Peary, who, after a long and brilliant polar career, allegedly reached the North… Read more about this item

Atheneum. Used - Acceptable. Former Library book. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care,… Read more about this item

Hardback. Very Good.

Atheneum. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Atheneum, 1989-07-01. Hardcover. Good. Unmarked text. Moderate wear on outside edge of pages, light stains along top edge. Surface wear, sticker residue on dj. Lh

London.: Hodder & Stoughton., 1989. 395pp, illustrations, maps. Light shelf wear. DW is in a protective removable sleeve. . First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardback. Acceptable.

Atheneum, July 1989. Hardcover. USED Good.

Atheneum, 1989-07. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good Dust Jacket. Very good hardcover with dust jacket in very good condition. DJ has minor rubbing.

New York: Atheneum, 1989. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Corners very slightly bumped, still fine in fine dustwrapper.

London: Hodder and Stoughton. VG+/VG (see notes). 1989. 1st. hardcover. 8vo . 395pp . Bottom front of DJ a little scrunched. .

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1990. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Hardback. Good.

Scribner. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Very Good.

New York: Anchor, 1980. Softcover. Near Fine. First edition. Near fine in wrappers, a paperback. Sticker on front and back cover. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.