George Borup (57 results)
Language: English
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company, NY, 1911
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The cover shows light edgewear with w little rubbing. The binding is sound.
Language: English
Published by Frederick A. Stokes, 1911
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Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.Sequitur Books
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Near fine. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with image for a man running from a polar bear. xvi, 317 pages [6] pages of plates : portraits, maps ; 21 cm. "With forty-six illustrations form photographs and a map". Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked p…ages. An "account of the Peary Expedition, 1908-1909, by its youngest American member" - Arctic Bibliography 2022.
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Published by Stokes, NY, 1911
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Seller: AardBooks, Fitzwilliam, NH, U.S.A.AardBooks
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: VG+, NO dj. 1st. 12mo. 317pp. Spine a little cocked. Map present at end. Lettering and decorations. nice and bright.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Published by Frederick A. Stokes, New York, 1911
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Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.Abacus Bookshop
Contact seller5-star sellerhardcover. Condition: Very good copy. 1st. 8vo, 317 pp., Color frontispiece and 8 b/w illustrations from photographs., Bound in blue cloth; gilt-decorated front cover with color illustration by George H. Mabie mounted in the central panel (it has a background of a ship trapped in the ice, a dog sled with several dogs and a foreg…round of two gesturing explorers). Front hinge partially cracked; contents clean & tight. Illus. with photos (illustrator).
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company (c1911), New York, NY, 1911
- Hardcover
Seller: Riverow Bookshop, Owego, NY, U.S.A.Riverow Bookshop
Contact seller5-star sellerCloth(Hrdcvr). Condition: G/NO DUSTJACKET. 3rd Edition. New York, NY: Frederick A. Stokes Company. G/NO DUSTJACKET. (c1911). 3rd Edition. Cloth(Hrdcvr). 12mo., 317 pp., Cover rubbed, corners frayed, spine faded, hinges weak, , yellowing . Photographs, Map (illustrator).
Published by Stokes, 1911
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Seller: Magus Books Seattle, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Magus Books Seattle
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. 1911 print date stated, no further dates used hardcover copy, in blue boards, lacking a dust jacket. front board features illustration surrounded with gilt details. front hinge cracked; remains intact. light shelfwear, corners perhaps slightly bumped. pages and binding are…clean, straight, and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws save for the lack of the original jacket.
Published by Eveleigh Nash 1911 London, 1911
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Seller: Prairie Archives, Springfield, IL, U.S.A.Prairie Archives
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Good plus or better, light general wear, soiled. Cloth Pages browned. prev owner's bookplate on front fly.
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Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York, 1911
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Seller: JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. September 1911 EARLY PRINTING (reprint) of First USA Edition. Original blue cloth, brown and white illustration front cover, gilt and black lettering front cover & spine. Bright, clean covers, rubbing to spine corners and cover corners (= loss of color), old owner bookplat…e on front pastedown otherwise no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, cracking to EP hinges but hinges very strong and nowhere close to breaking, solid binding, no foxing. The book measures 209mm tall x 135mm, and has 317 pages, 42 b/w photos, folding map. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.
Published by Later printing, published by Frederick A. Stokes Co., New York, 1911., 1911
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Seller: Jerry Merkel, XENIA, OH, U.S.A.Jerry Merkel
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Very good condition. Name erased from front fly leaf. Two small holes in back hinge. Two light but fairly large stains on back cover. Spine is slightly dull. Front cover color paste down. 317 pages plus nine illustrations.
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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Published by Frederick A. Stokes, New York, 1911
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Seller: James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st. Preface by Melville. Bound in publisher's original blue cloth with spine and cover stamped in gilt and illustrated yellow, gray and black. Illustrated with black and white photographs, and large fold-out map. Book is fine except for detached frontispiece and half-title page, partial hairline… split to rear endpaper, and minor rubbing to cloth at corners. 5 1/4 x 8 inches. 317 pages plus preface.
Published by NY: Frederick A. Stokes Co., New York, 1911
- Hardcover
Seller: Andre Strong Bookseller, Blue Hill, ME, U.S.A.Andre Strong Bookseller
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Hardcover. Condition: Good +. souvenir edition. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. xvi, 317 pgs. Ivory cloth spine with blue paper-covered boards, ivory printed label on cover, gilt lettering on spine. A souvenir edition (2nd) printed for the 1911 Annual Bookseller's Assoc Dinner. Numerous B&W photo illus and fold-out map. Condition is GOOD+ ; e…dges and corners worn, upper spine frayed with small tears at sides. Covers somewhat stained and soiled. Binding solid, fold-out map very good, some very mild darkening to text. Printed bookplate on front pastedown. Nautical. RGR.
Published by Frederick A. Stokes, [1911]., New York:, 1911
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- First Edition
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.Zephyr Used & Rare Books
Contact seller5-star seller8vo. xvi, 317, [1] pp. Frntsp. photo, 45 photo illusts., 1 large folding map. Illust. blue cloth, with illust. in gray & white of boy being chased by polar bear, gilt & black lettering on front cover & spine, snowshoe in white on spine (minor soiling), still VG- copy, from library of Paul Gurley Merrow (1884-1934), w/ engraved b…ookplate on front pastedown. First edition, early printing, of this memoir by the youngest member of the support party during Peary's 1908-1909 North Pole expedition, including an account of the sledge journey with MacMillan along the northern coast of Greenland.
Seller: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. London 1911 2nd Nash. Preface by G. W. Melville. Account of Peary Expedition by youngest American member. Octavo, 317pp., photo illustrations, map, hardcover. Ex-library, with spine label and name on tp. Good, a bit worn, text clean and binding secure .
More imagesPublished by Borup's Rejeforer, 1925
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Seller: Dandy Lion Editions, Beare Green, Dorking, United KingdomDandy Lion Editions
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. Bound in stiff card with red cloth ove. Still in VG condition with some corner bumping but the cloth is still in VG clean condition. Inside the fron cover are some light pencil notes but no inscription or ownership markings. The text pages are clean. No torn, loose or missing pages but a few pag…es have creased corners. There are two coloured folded maps tipped in.
Published by Frederick A. Stokes, New York, 1911
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Seller: Uncommon Books, Glastonbury, CT, U.S.A.Uncommon Books
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Add to basketDecorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Book has one bumped corner modest wear to corners, head and heel of spine. Book.
Published by C A Reitzels, 1925
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Pocket Borup edition on red cloth.
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company. (1911). New York., 1911
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. First edition. Illustrated cloth. Illustrations. Includes map of Greenland and Baffin Bay. Ink notation front end paper. The author writes about: The Voyage to Greenland; Unloading the Roosevelt; Breaking in the Tenderfeet; Rushing the Pole; M acMil lan's Experiences on the Polar Dash…; Commander Peary's System Compared with Others; Homeward Bound; Arrival in Labrador; etc.
Language: English
Published by Frederick A. Stokes, New Yok, 1911
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Seller: Gumshoe Books, Columbia, SC, U.S.A.Gumshoe Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Minimal weat at head and heel of spine.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a firsthand account of a young man's experiences on an expedition to the Arctic. The author, a "tenderfoot" with little prior experience, joined Commander Robert E. Peary's daring quest to reach the North Pole. The book is a lively and engaging narrative that chronicle…s the author's journey, from the initial voyage to Greenland, through the challenges of navigating treacherous ice and encountering formidable wildlife, including walruses, to the ultimate goal of reaching the Pole. The book speaks to the long tradition of explorers who have ventured into the Arctic, facing incredible hardships in their pursuit of knowledge and discovery. In the face of the harsh environment, the author reveals the importance of teamwork, resilience, and the indomitable spirit that drives human beings to push their limits. The bookââ â¢s insights into the harsh realities of the Arctic and the tenacity of explorers, offer a compelling glimpse into the history of this fascinating and unforgiving region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A Tenderfoot With Peary recounts George Borup's experiences as a young member of Robert Peary's 1908-1909 expedition to the North Pole. Borup, fresh out of Yale, provides a lively and engaging account of the challenges and triumphs of Arctic exploration in the early 20th century. Readers wi…ll discover the daily life of the explorers, the crucial role of the Inuit people, and the harsh realities of navigating the frozen landscape. Borup's narrative captures the spirit of adventure and scientific discovery that drove these expeditions, making it a valuable historical document and a thrilling read for anyone interested in polar exploration and the quest for the North Pole.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A Tenderfoot With Peary recounts George Borup's experiences as a young member of Robert Peary's 1908-1909 expedition to the North Pole. Borup, fresh out of Yale, provides a lively and engaging account of the challenges and triumphs of Arctic exploration in the early 20th century. Readers will disc…over the daily life of the explorers, the crucial role of the Inuit people, and the harsh realities of navigating the frozen landscape. Borup's narrative captures the spirit of adventure and scientific discovery that drove these expeditions, making it a valuable historical document and a thrilling read for anyone interested in polar exploration and the quest for the North Pole.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 368 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
