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Publication Date: 1933
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Oxford University Press Has been repaired by replacing the spine and meanding the hinges. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.
Published by Oxford University Press, 1933
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Blue cloth over boards, some spotting on cloth. Corners bumped, spine a little tanned. A little foxing. B/W frontis and plates. A few pages with pencil marks in margins. 1933, no additional printings indicated. Lacking DJ. Includes fold-out map in back.
Published by Chatto & Windus, 1932
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 2nd Imp. the boards are edge worn. foxing and markings. ownership plate. sound binding. rather fair copy. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by Chatto & Windus, Ldn, 1934
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 264 pp.+ 32 Photo Plts & FoldMap at back, Dark Grey Hardback, no DJ, VG.
Published by Oxford Univ Press, NY, 1933
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 304 pp.+ Photo Plt at Frontis, + 63 Photo Plts in Text, FoldOut Map at back, Orig Blue Hardback, Gilt Title, ex liib namestamp T edgepapers but no spine number & ittle esle marked, VG, no DJ, 1st Amer Ed.
Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1932
Seller: Carlson Turner Books, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover; Second Printing. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Light general wear, trace of light to original cloth cover, cloth label with bright gilt title. Light wear to edges and corners, spine ends rubbed. Bright, clean interior with solid binding. Previous owner's name on flyleaf. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 304 pages; RB Nautical.
Published by Chatto & Windus, 1933
Seller: Border Books, Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Joan Hassell (illustrator). faded spine, damage at spine top, wear on bottom spine.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1933
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
With a Foreword by Admiral Richard E. Byrd. xv, 304 pp. Folding map; illustrations from photographs. Large 8vo, original blue cloth. Very minor use to cloth; tight and sound.
Published by Oxford University Press, 1934
Seller: Glacier Books, Pitlochry, United Kingdom
hardcover. 1934 reprint US. xv, 264pp, 32 plates, folding map, original red cloth, spine lettering dull, light foxing to foreedges and prelims, VG. A detailed account of the activities of the expedition, based near Angmagssalik, on the east coast of Greenland. Sledge and boat trips were undertaken, two across the icecap, three northward, one to the icecap station thirty miles west. It describes the establishment of the icecap station and five months work there, including the mapping and reconnaissance with the aid of an airplane, particularly the coast northward to Kangerdlugssuag and an attempt to climb Mount Forel. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
Published by Chatto And Windus, London, 1932
Seller: First Place Books - ABAA, ILAB, Walkersville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Original blue cloth with paper label, to the spine. With a Foreword by Admiral Sir William Goodenough. An Introduction by The Late H. G. Watkins, Leader of the Expedition. And additional chapters by J. M. Scott, Capt. P. M. H. Lemon & Augustine Courtauld. With Maps and 64 pages of Plates. This volume comes from the collection of acclaimed aviator, sailer, and adventurer, Steve Fossett. After his untimely death in 2007, his vast collection of travel and exploration books was placed at auction. This volume has Steve Fossett's book-plate on the front paste-down. A clean, bright and solid copy. Very Good.
Published by Chatto And Windus, 1932
Seller: Glacier Books, Pitlochry, United Kingdom
First Edition
hardcover. 1932 First Edition. xv, 304pp, 64 plates, maps, original green cloth, rubbing to spine, owner's signature, a little slack, Good+. A detailed account of the activities of the expedition, based near Angmagssalik, on the east coast of Greenland. Sledge and boat trips were undertaken, two across the icecap, three northward, one to the icecap station thirty miles west. It describes the establishment of the icecap station and five months work there, including the mapping and reconnaissance with the aid of an airplane, particularly the coast northward to Kangerdlugssuag and an attempt to climb Mount Forel. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1932
Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: G-. No Jacket. First Edition. 4to. plain brown buckram gilt (ex-Boots library, with label to upper board, binding rubbed with cocked spine , first gathering tender with one loose leaf (frayed fore-edge), lower hinge cracked, upper starting, occ. spotting to fore-edge else internally clean & unmarked; lacks dustwrapper); pp. xvi, 306 (last colophon), with frontispiece, 63 plates & 6 maps/diagrams (4 folding). Heavy item (1.6 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A reading copy of the first edition. [Neate C31].
Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1934
Blue hardback cloth cover. Reprint. 250mm x 170mm (10" x 7"). xiv, 264pp. Fold out map and 32 plates. VG : in very good condition with slipcase. Spine and titles faded. School prize label on fep.
Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1932
Seller: Polar Books, Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 2nd Impression December 1932; xv, [1], 304 pages, illustrated, 63 b/w plates, 5 maps (4 folding). Blue cloth covers with blue label with gilt titling on spine. Shelf wear, covers slightly grubby, spotting to page edges. Contents clean. "Contains a detailed account of the expedition, based near Angmagssalik on the east coast of Greenland, its sledge and boat trips, two across the icecap, three northward, studies of climate, geology, ornithology, mapping with the aid of airplane, the attempt to climb Mt. Forel, notes on the art of kayaking. The appendices including report on flying work, list of plants collected, field notes on birds, sledging rations, geology, climate studies, etc. Watkins, who wrote the introduction, had climbed the highest mountain in Greenland and later died in kayaking accident. There are chapters by J. M. Scott, P. M. H. Lemon and Augustine Courtauld. Second impression of the First Edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2029. This book weighs over 1Kg and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1934
Seller: Polar Books, Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
Hardcover (rebound in cloth). Condition: Good (ex-library). Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Fourth Edition. 4th Printing 1934; xv, 264 pages, illustrated, 32 b/w plates, 1 folding map at end. Ex Libri, red covers with library number to spine, slightly smaller than original 4th printing, red page edges, remnants of library bookplates,library labels etc.,in prelims, shelf wear, top and bottom of spine worn, pages age toned. All illustrations, maps as called for. "Contains a detailed account of the expedition, based near Angmagssalik on the east coast of Greenland, its sledge and boat trips, two across the icecap, three northward, studies of climate, geology, ornithology, mapping with the aid of airplane, the attempt to climb Mt. Forel, notes on the art of kayaking. The appendices including report on flying work, list of plants collected, field notes on birds, sledging rations, geology, climate studies, etc. Watkins, who wrote the introduction, had climbed the highest mountain in Greenland and later died in kayaking accident. There are chapters by J. M. Scott, P. M. H. Lemon and Augustine Courtauld. Neate C31; Arctic Bibliography 2982. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2034.
Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1932
Seller: Empire Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good/Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Blue boards/The title details on the spine are quite faded and not really legible/The binding is tight and the body of the text is fine./with maps and 64 pages of plates/folding map at the end of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition Former owner's signature on the flyleaf page.
Published by Chatto and Windus, 1932
Seller: The Swift Bookstore, Peterlee, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1932 presumed 1st Impression. Tight, firm copy. No jacket. Ex-Boot's Booklover's library with remains of sticker on front board & tiny remains of sheet to back cover/ free-end paper, although no pages removed. No jacket. Boards are grubby & bumped hence only 'Acceptable'. The lightly tanned pages are inscription/annotation free, although a few small/light usage creases/marks & spots of of foxing. If you have any queries please contact us. We endeavour to send orders as quickly as possible & in most cases are sent by first available post 6 days a week. (2,4-1.4).
Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1933., 1933
Seller: Sainsbury's Books Pty. Ltd., Camberwell, VIC, Australia
8vo, 304pp, black and white illustrations, fold-out map at rear. A good hardback copy with faded spine. Intermittent foxing, top of spine pulled. Previous owner's name.
Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1932
Seller: Polar Books, Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1st Edition; xv, [1], 304pages, illustrated, 63 b/w plates, 5 maps (4 folding). Original covers with spine label. Covers sunned, spine label dull, spotting to page edges and margins. Contents clean. "Contains a detailed account of the expedition, based near Angmagssalik on the east coast of Greenland, its sledge and boat trips, two across the icecap, three northward, studies of climate, geology, ornithology, mapping with the aid of airplane, the attempt to climb Mt. Forel, notes on the art of kayaking. The appendices including report on flying work, list of plants collected, field notes on birds, sledging rations, geology, climate studies, etc. Watkins, who wrote the introduction, had climbed the highest mountain in Greenland and later died in kayaking accident. There are chapters by J. M. Scott, P. M. H. Lemon and Augustine Courtauld." Neate C31; Arctic Bibliography 2982 This is the first UK edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3240.
Published by CHATTO / WINDUS
Seller: Book Cupboard, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, United Kingdom
1932 1ST BLUE BOARDS GREY TITLE LABEL GILT TITLES SLIGHT RUBBING EDGES SHOP LABEL OXFORD O/W VG NO JACKET.
Published by Chatto and Windus,, London:, 1932
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Tall thick 8vo. xv, [1], 304 pp. Photo frontisp., 63 plates, 1 large folding map of Greenland at rear. Blue cloth, red & gilt leather spine label (some soiling, edgewear, dampstaining to lower fore-edge, minor bumping to corners), G- sound copy. First edition of this gripping account of the expedition investigating the possibility of new and shorter air routes between England and Canada, describing the brutal conditions, and surveying the ice sheet by dogsled and airplane.
Full-Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The British Arctic Air-Route Expeditionon the Quest. 1930-31. 3rd impression of 1st ed. pp288. Illus. Folding maps. A bit dusty.
Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1932
Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
Hard Cover. Condition: VG. No Jacket. Second Impression. 4to. original navy cloth (inscrip. to FFE, a few spots to leaf edges & margins, cloth a little rubbed, spine sunned, map at rear slightly misfolded, else internally clean; lacks dustwrapper); pp. xvi, 306 (last colophon), with frontispiece, 63 plates & 6 maps/diagrams (4 folding). Heavy item (1.6 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy. [Neate C31].
Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1932
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
hardcover. Condition: very good. First Edition. And additional chapters by J.M. Scott, Capt. P.M.H. Lemon & Augustine Courtauld. Several folding maps, many photographic illustrations. xv, 304pp. Small thick 4to, green cloth; (edges and corners of cloth rubbed, title page foxed). London: Chatto and Windus, 1932. First Edition. Very good.
Published by Chatto & Windus, 1932
Seller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books, Spray, OR, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An extraordinarily well illustrated and readable account by Frederick Spencer Chapman (1907-1971) of the British Arctic air-route expedition. Foreword by Admiral Sir William Goodenough, an introduction by the late H.G. Watkins, leader of the expedition, and additional chapters by J.M. Scott, Capt. P.M.H. Lemon, and Augustine Courtauld. An apparent First Edition, but not so stated. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean interior but for some foxing at endpapers and page fore-edges and scattered thereafter, mostly in plate margins. Previous owner's bookplate inside front flap, being that of Reginald Mortimer, with an ink inscription, "From J.D.G.M. [?] Xmas 1932." Bound in a bluish linen weave cloth, mildly rubbed and sunned, spine head and foot bumped, bruised but not broken tips, gilt titling over silver label to spine. Sixty-three black-and-white illustrations and photographs, a folding map, notes, bibliography and index. xv [1], 1-304 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
Published by Chatto And Windus., London., 1932
Seller: James Hine, Ilminster, SOMER, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Plates throughout. (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition 1932. Folding map at the end and plates throughout. Signed presentation as follows " To Campbell with every good wish from the author Fred S. Chapman and Faith Townson- the changing of whose name has been acclaimed(?) under your hospital roof. Peshawar. Jan. 1946." Some light creasing to the edges of the folding maps. Page edges foxed. Publishers blue cloth unvenly faded (where dustwrapper has been chipped). Lettering on the spine dulled. The dustwrapper is heavily chipped at the top and bottom of the spine, corners, and edges. Generally marked and browned. Only a fair dustwrapper. A very interesting presentation copy. 304 p. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1932
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition, Second Impression. Hardcover; small 4to; 304 pages. First edition, second impression. Signed with a lengthy inscription by Chapman on the ffep. Blue cloth with dark blue titles on spine. Sunned spine. Rubbed edges, some fraying of head/tailcaps. Bumped corners. Boards lightly scuffed. Bright and clean interior, many plates throughout. Folding map at rear, page 20, at page 228 (slightly ripped). VG/--. Yes.