Diary of the 'Discovery' Expedition to the Antarctic 1901-1904
by Wilson, Edward
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
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Albany, California, United States
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About This Item
Blandford Press, 1966. Book. Very Good. Cloth. Signed By Director. First Edition. Signed with dedication by Gordon Robin, at that time director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, along with 4 other original signatures (other institute members?). A solid copy with clean pages and 47 watercolor illustrations by the author. Foldout map on blue paper in rear. Sturdy covers with moderate light wear to corner tips. Spine gilting is excellent. Binding has a little play. JAcket is bright, but worn with tears at edges. Heavy and oversize. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, CA library..
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- Bookseller
- Eve's Book Garden (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 027360
- Title
- Diary of the 'Discovery' Expedition to the Antarctic 1901-1904
- Author
- Wilson, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Blandford Press
- Date Published
- 1966
- Bookseller catalogs
- Friends of the Albany Library;
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