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The White Continent The Story of Antarctica
by Henry, Thomas R
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good in Poor dust jacket
- Seller
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: William Sloane Associates. Good in Poor dust jacket. 1950. First Edition. 1. Hard Cover. White boards over light blue linen, blue and white lettering on spine, map of Antarctica on page 2. Detailed account of Thomas Henry's expedition with the Navy in 1946-47. . Hinge starting, pages slightly yellowed, shelf-wear to spine and cover, edges bumped. The unclipped dust jacket is faded and torn. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 257 pp .
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- Bookseller
- Round Table Books, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18161
- Title
- The White Continent The Story of Antarctica
- Author
- Henry, Thomas R
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good in Poor dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition. 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Sloane Associates
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1950
- Keywords
- Antarctica, Exploration, Memoir;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel & Adventure;
Terms of Sale
Round Table Books, LLC
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About the Seller
Round Table Books, LLC
Biblio member since 2008
Palatine, Illinois
About Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
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