Tom Skudra (4 results)

FIRST EDITION, super octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+): all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Stapled. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Covers a little worn along edges and at spine. ISBN: 00920863108 not recognized in ABE.

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Book Club Edition. Hardcover with black boards and pictorial dust jacket, book club edition, 704gms, 262 pages, illustrated endpapers. This is the story of Tim Severin's journey to recreate the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout. Boards and dust jacket are also in good condition with only minor shelf wear and scuffing. There is a stamp from a previous owner on the inside half-title page, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Patursson, Trondur; Egan, John; Mortimer, Seth; and Skudra, Tom (illustrator).…

Half Morocco. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition. Bound by Maltby of Oxford in a sturdy half green morocco over cloth, elegantly ruled and lettered in gilt to spine and morocco edges. Top-edge gilt; b/w maps, illustrations and colour photographs throughout. Original covers bound in rear. Bookplate to one corner of front pastedown and a small nip just above. Very clean internally. Tim Severin was a British explorer and writer, known for recreating the voyages of historical and literary figures such as Marco Polo; the medieval sailor, Sindbad; Jason and his Argonauts; for which he received numerous awards from geographical societies. This volume recounts his expedition on the replica of the 3000 year old galley, guided by the Argonautica by Apollonius. 8vo. Trondur Patursson; John Egan, Seth Mortimer, Tom Skudra (photographs) (illustrator).…