Surface at the Pole
by Calvert, James
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
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Abingdon, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York, NY: Scholastic Book Services, 1966. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. I put the ISBN number of the new reprint of the book. This book is a T773. Collectible. 282 pages. This is the story of USS Skate, an atomic sub sent to the Arctic Ocean to determine if a submarine could safely navigate beneath its floes and surface. Written by her commander, it takes the reader behind the scenes to experience the thrill of the missions. Prev. owners name and date on FFep. Some heavy rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine. A 2" and a 1" light crease on front cover. A 1/2" and a 1/4" purple line on rear cover. Book is still in nice condition for its age..
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- Title
- Surface at the Pole
- Author
- Calvert, James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York, NY: Scholastic Book Services, 1966
- Keywords
- NORTH POLE UNDERWATER EXPLORATION ARCTIC REGIONS DISCOVERY HISTORY POLAR SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHY COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE NAVAL HISTORY. NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINES MILITARY 155750119X VINTAGE/COLLECTIBLE PAPERBACKS
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- Mass Market
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- Rubbing
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