N a C Croft (16 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL articles; disbound from journal; no covers; in very good condition. Journal.

Condition: Very Good. 18 pages, 7 figures. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: Cornish Archaeology; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Hard Cover. Condition: G-. No Jacket. First Edition. 4to. original navy blue cloth (ex-library wth usual rsms, bookplate etc, FFE removed, upper hinge starting, leaf edges & outer leaves spotted, some grubby marks, fore-edge thumbed, cloth rubbed with small wear to extremities, spine a little slanted, with rems. of cat. no. at base; lacks dustwrapper); pp. xvi, 366 (last colophon), with 48 plates, 22 maps & diagrams (inc. a colour folding map (loose, closed tear to margin)). A reading copy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 82 pp., illustrations, bibliography. Contents: Forest plantation in Sabah, Malaysia; Tolerance of Araucaria cunninghamii transplants to sixteen herbicides; Development of microcomputer programs for use in forestry in Papua New Guinea; The durability of dry wood; The other products from the forest; Phenology and silviculture of New Guinea kauri pine (Agathis sp.); Notes on the productivity of logging operations in Papua New Guinea; A human scale for forestry development; Line planting with striplings of Cedrela odorata; Research notes on Neolamprima adolphine Gestro (Lucanidae) 0.0.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition 1937. Photogravure plates throughout with folding map at the end. Some light foxing to edges and endpapers. Publishers blue cloth lightly marked. Dustwrapper lightly chipped at the top and bottom of spine, some rubbing to corners and edges. Back panel marked. A few very small tears and creases. generally a very good copy in dustwrapper. Full page photogravure plates throughout and folding map at the end. (illustrator). …

First edition. Hardcover in good condition, without dust jacket. Internally clean. Hardback boards, with some fading and a slightly faded spine. Complete, with frontis and 47 other plates, 22 maps and diagrams (colour fold-out map to rear). With ex libris to front stating that it is from the library of Auberon Waugh. 365 pages. 255 x 195 mm (10 x 7¾ inches). .…

hardcover. 1937 First Edition. xvi, 365pp, 48 plates, 22 maps, original blue cloth, light foreedge foxing, VG+ in colour photocopy of original dw. A lovely copy. Narrative of an expedition of ten members under A. R. Glen to North-East Land, Svalbard, to investigate weather conditions on inland ice, also problems connected with the age, thickness and physical condition of the icecap. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service. …

hardcover. 1937 First Edition. xvi, 365pp, 48 plates, 22 maps, original blue cloth, light foreedge foxing, hint of sunning to spine, VG+ in colour photocopy of original dw. A lovely copy. Narrative of an expedition of ten members under A. R. Glen to North-East Land, Svalbard, to investigate weather conditions on inland ice, also problems connected with the age, thickness and physical condition of the icecap. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.…

Condition: very good. 1st 1st edition. xv,365pp. From the library of F. Wilfred White with his signature on front free endpaper in ink. Small Quarto in original blue cloth with 48 plates, illustrations in text including 17 maps and folding, part coloured map (at end). Covers slightly rubbed with slightly faded spine. Small tear to top end of spine on edge. very good Arctic Bibl. 5813. A 10 man expedition to Northeast Land, Svalbaard.…

Condition: Very Good. No dustjacket. Smaller 4to pp. 365, 48 plates in sepia,22 maps, diagrams, 1 folding map. Overall a nice copy. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A smart first edition of this travel account of the Oxford University expedition to the Polar regions of 1935 to 1936. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, forty-seven plates, seventeen maps, four diagrams in text, and a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. Retracing the Arctic expedition undertaken by Oxford University in 1935 and 1936, detailing the interactions between the crew members and and the effects of the changing environment upon them both individually and collectively. With descriptions of the arctic land, in winter and in summer as well as during the day and night. Includes two appendixes and an index. Written by Sir Alexander Richard Glen, a Scottish explorer of the Arctic, and wartime intelligence officer. Assisted by Colonel Noel Andrew Cotton Croft, an English explorer who participated in several Arctic expeditions and later became a member of the Special Operations Executive in the Second World War. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and a small split to the cloth at the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot to the fore-edge. Light age toning to the endpapers. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book. …

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. A smart first edition of this travel account of the Oxford University expedition to the Polar regions of 1935 to 1936. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, forty-seven plates, seventeen maps, four diagrams in text, and a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. Retracing the Arctic expedition undertaken by Oxford University in 1935 and 1936, detailing the interactions between the crew members and and the effects of the changing environment upon them both individually and collectively. With descriptions of the arctic land, in winter and in summer as well as during the day and night. Includes two appendixes and an index. Written by Sir Alexander Richard Glen, a Scottish explorer of the Arctic, and wartime intelligence officer. Assisted by Colonel Noel Andrew Cotton Croft, an English explorer who participated in several Arctic expeditions and later became a member of the Special Operations Executive in the Second World War. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Light scattered spotting to the endpapers and the fore edge. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

1st edition. ppxv 365. illustrated with 48 photographs, 18 maps and four drawings. very good condition hardback in the original blue cloth and still retaining the pictorial dust-jacket. jacket a little marked to the under-side, and with 2-3cm loss to top of spine [heavy book that may require extra shipping costs for some overseas destinations. please see our storefront page for shipping information] a good account of the Oxford University expedition, using the motor fishing vessel 'Polar' to Arctic waters and North East Land, Svalbaard.…

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. A lovely first edition of this travel account of the Oxford University expedition to the Polar regions of 1935-6. A lovely copy of this first edition retracing the Arctic expedition undertaken by Oxford University in 1935-6. Written by A R Glen assisted by N A C Croft. A charming account focussing on the interactions between the crew members and and the effects of the changing environment upon them both individually and collectively. With descriptions of the arctic land, in winter and in summer as well as during the day and night.With two appendix and an index.Illustrated with forty eight plates in sepia and blue tone, and twenty-two maps and diagrams, one folding map. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally excellent with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. With only the odd minor spot to the odd leaf, otherwise the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with forty eight plates in sepia and blue tone, and twenty-two maps and diagrams, one folding. Collated, complete. Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

London: Methuen Publishers, (1937). Sm. 4to. Orig. cloth (faded). (xvi, 366pp.). With frontisp., 47 full-page plates, fold. map, and text maps. Front hinge weak. Foxing on end-papers.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1813. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 31, Pages:- 102, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 31 102.…