A Book of Discovery: The History of the World's Exploration, from the Earliest Time to the Finding of the South Pole
Published by Adam and Charles Black
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Highlands Bookshop, Minden Hills, ON, CanadaHighlands Bookshop
AbeBooks seller since December 27, 2023
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 68.72
Quantity: 1 available
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A Book of Discovery: The History of the World's Exploration , from the Earliest Time to the Finding of the South Pole, by M. B. Synge, fully illustrated from authentic sources and with maps, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd, London. 554 pages. Blue hardcover volume with gilt ornamentation and lettering and inset illustration of a map. Some rubbing, wear and tear consistent with age on cover and spine, including a fold and tear in cloth binding in top right corner of front cover. The book is undated, but a pencil inscription dates it to 1942. No other writing or markings in the book. Some minor foxing on front end papers and title page. Fore edges and bottom edges deckled. Minimal discoloration to the pages. Beautiful volume, a pleasure to hold and read. Would make a wonderful gift to an aspiring historian and explorer.
Seller Inventory # 6196
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Book of Discovery: The History of the World's Exploration, from the Earliest Time to the Finding of the South Pole
- Author
- M. B. Synge
- Publisher
- Adam and Charles Black
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
Highlands Bookshop
Minden Hills, ON, Canada
AbeBooks seller since December 27, 2023
Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 14 business days | 4 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 13.46 | £ 14.39 |
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Carefully curated selection of antique, vintage, rare books and first editions. Sourced in Haliburton County in Central Ontario, Canada.
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Highlands Bookshop
ON, Canada
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Highlands Bookshop
Olya Ianovskaia
P.O. 405, Minden, ON
Canada, K0M 2K0
mail@highlandsbookshop.ca
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