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1903237666New York: Dodd Mead & Co 1903. hardcover. good. Translated by William Le Queux. 16 plates 2 folding panoramas 5 color maps including 2 large folding maps in back pocket and 212 text Illus. 2 Vols. 4to original blue cloth. New York: Dodd Mead 1903. First American Edition<br/> <br/> Exploration of the Arctic Ocean and Polar Ice-Cap. One of the panoramas has been repaired at the folds with no loss of text and has a small tear on the margin. two pages chipped on right margin. Inner hinges strengthened on both volumes. Ex libris with rubber stamps on the front flyleaf and endpaper of both volumes. Head of spine and edges of corners lightly worn on both volumes. Small amounts of light soiling to cloth of both volumes.<br/> <br/> Dodd, Mead & Co unknown
190321201491903. London: Hutchinson & Co. 1903. Two volumes 4to. Original green cloth image of Polar Star blocked in gilt to upper cover gilt lettering to spine; pp. xvi 346 xvii-xxii; viii 347-702 ix-xii 212 photographic illustrations in the text 16 full-page photogravures 2 panoramas 5 maps including 2 folding maps at rear of volume I; very light marking to cloth minimal offsetting from endpapers otherwise a very good set with mid-20th century bookplates.First edition. The Polar Star expedition comprising a crew from Italy and Norway aimed to reach the North Polar by sailing as far north as possible and then continuing by sledge. The Pole was not actually attained but the sledge expedition pushed on to a new highest latitude and indeed the Polar Star reached the highest latitude ever achieved by a ship following the coast-line. Three of the crew perished during the sledge journey.Prince Luigi Amedeo Duke of the Abruzzi 1873-1933 was an Italian mountaineer and explorer. A member of the royal House of Savoy he was briefly an Infante of Spain as the son of Amadeo I of Spain and a cousin to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.Arctic Bibliography 10423. hardcover
1903003833London: Hutchinson & Co. 1903 2 vols. 4to. original green buckram gilt with gilt stamp of the "Polar Star" on upper boards upper hinge vol 1. a little tender both hinges vol. 2 neatly repaired inscrips. to FFE both vols. a little offsetting occ. mark to leaves & boards gilt titling to vol. 2 a trifle flecked; pp. i-xvvi 1-346 xvii-xxii Index with 11 plates 162 illustrations in the text and a colour map; viii 347-702 ix-xii Index with 5 plates 2 folding panoramas 50 illustrations in the text and 4 colour maps 2 folding in rear pocket small area of silverfish damage along one fold with minor loss else fine. Very heavy item 4.5 kg additional postage may be required for international and domestic delivery. A very good set. First English. Hard Cover. VG. Hutchinson & Co. hardcover
19013167431901. Rome: G. Civelli for Societa Geografica Italiana. 1901. 8vo. Original printed wrappers; pp. 76 4 index verso blank blank leaf; seven photographic plates three in pagination one folding two folding lithographic maps by Danesi after A. Dardano; wrappers slightly marked and spotted expertly rebacked lightly spotted one map with skilfully repaired tear otherwise a very good copy.Second edition published in the same year as the first. This is a record of the lectures given by the Duke of the Abruzzi and Umberto Cagni about their North Polar Expedition in 1899 and 1900. The expedition on the Stella Polare reached 86deg 34'N and thereby surpassed the highest northern latitude previously attained by Nansen in 1895. This text is reprinted from the Bollettino della Societa Geographica Italiana and appeared some two years before the official expedition account La ""Stella Polare"" nel mare artico 1899-1900 Milan 1903.Prince Luigi Amedeo Duke of the Abruzzi 1873-1933 was an Italian mountaineer and explorer. A member of the royal House of Savoy he was briefly an Infante of Spain as the son of Amadeo I of Spain and a cousin to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.Cf. Arctic Bibliography 10424 journal issue. unknown
1984120528Bluebird Press 1984. paperback. Like New. 8x1x11. As new clean tight and bright oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Bluebird Press paperback
1984G0930169018I5N10Bluebird Press 1984. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Bluebird Press hardcover
198484186aaozBluebird Press 1984. hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. Volume I. Ex-library hardbound with clear cover over jacket. Typical library markings labels card pocket. Bump to top edge of hardcover light dribble stain on top edge. Text unmarked mild usage wear. Bluebird Press hardcover
1984Q-093016900XBluebird Press 1984-06-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Bluebird Press paperback
19872090502126902622Other Times Productonns 1987. Soft Cover. Fine. Size: 21.5X27.5 Other Times Productonns paperback
19761154374Arno Press 1976. Hardcover. Near Fine/DJ Near Fine. Illus. by Gilbert Rumbold. Octavo. Book. Arno Press Hardcover
191267573New York: E. P. Dutton and Company 31 West Twenty-Third Street 1912. First edition in English American issue English sheets with a new title page; 4to pp. xvii 1 469 1; 24 mounted photogravures after Vittorio Sella 5 photographic panoramas on 4 plates 2 colored plates of minerals; original green cloth gilt-stamped spine; covers with a few smudges but overall very good sound and clean. Accompanied by the supplemental atlas volume containing 18 plates on 17 sheets all folding plus three maps and the plate list and index. A detailed and profusely illustrated account of the explorations of the Baltoro region by the Duke of the Abruzzi during which he made multiple attempts on K2. The Abruzzi Spur on that peak is named for him and is the standard route today. He ascended that to about 6250 meters. He also climbed Chogolisa but was driven back by bad weather about 150 meters from the summit. Vittorio Sella's photographs of the region from the expedition are among the finest of the period. Neate 266 for the London edition; Yakushi F71b. E. P. Dutton and Company, 31 West Twenty-Third Street unknown
199316923-VD<p>VHS in clamshell case very rare title 97 minutes 1993; looks in great condition case and tape.</p> Andean Explorers Foundation & Ocean Sailing Club
1975220710008The International Community of Christ 1975. Hardcover. Clean & Unmarked . 0x0x0. Three volumes bound as one. Some bumping to spine. Otherwise clean and straight. No dust jacket as pictured. The International Community of Christ hardcover
19761679157929Arno Press 1976. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket in acceptable condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding with general signs of previous use. DJ has moderate edge wear with scuffing and smudging as well as tearing with paper loss. Boards have light shelf rubbing with scuffing and smudging as well as bumping. Binding is sound. End pages have age-toning and smudging. Page edges have age-toning and smudging. Interior pages are age-toned. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Arno Press hardcover
19761763219861Arno Press 1976. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.CLEAN COVER AND CONTENT PAGES. SEE PHOTOS FOR MORE INFORMATION. New protective mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. This could have light cosmetic flaws but remains in good condition. Dust jacket condition is Good. This copy is the Revised Edition of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Arno Press hardcover
1974162149N.p.: Sociéte Nouvelle de Cinematographie SNC 1974. Collection of eleven vintage borderless lobby cards for the French release of the 1974 Italian film.<br /> <br /> From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah.<br /> <br /> Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene befriending Andy Warhol and his superstars Lou Reed Allen Ginsberg Patti Smith Salvador Dali and many others. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design his paintings were exhibited in the influential 1980 Times Square Show alongside work by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat and several of his paintings are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.<br /> <br /> A lawyer agrees to marry a teenage girl with an intellectual disability in order to access her wealthy mother's properties planning to have the girl kidnapped after the marriage only to find himself falling in love with her.<br /> <br /> 11.5 x 9.75 inches. Near Fine. Sociéte Nouvelle de Cinematographie [SNC] unknown
19031992230Dodd Mead & Hutchinson 1903. Hardcover. Used-Very Good. First Edition American Issue with Dodd Mead imprint on spine. Published simultaneously in New York and London. Arctic Bibliography #10423. Two volumes navy cloth with gilt decorations 702 pp. in all profusely ilus. including plates portraits and five maps two of which are housed in a pocket at the rear of vol. 2. Some spotting to covers; binding somewhat shaken but secure. Quite sound overall. Dodd, Mead & Hutchinson hardcover
1903152727Dodd Mead 1903. Hardcover. Fair Condition. 2 books. Ex-library with typical marks some wear to the covers. About 700 pages plates. Includes 3 maps in the texts but missing the rear pocket of maps in the back of volume 2. A couple panorama photos included; one is torn and tape repaired by the library. The hinges are broken; volume 1 broken in the middle and some loose pages; volume 2 has the front hinge broken and covers completely separated. Still a reference copy of the original including all of the 16 b/w photos/original plates. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Exploration; Inventory No: 152727. . This book is extra heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Dodd Mead hardcover
19034328Hutchinson and Co London 1903. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 1st English Edition; 2 volumes; Vol I xvi 1-346 pages xvii-xxii; Vol II viii 347-702 pages ix-xii. Original covers. In two volumes with 212 illustrations in text 16 full-page photogravure plates 2 panoramas and 5 coloured maps. Complete all plates maps and panoramas as called for. Shelf wear front inner hinges splitting both volumes minor spotting to page edges. Neat presentation inscription dated Christmas 1903 otherwise contents clean. A lovely set. In 1899 the author organized an expedition towards the North Pole. In spring he arrived in the Norwegian capital Christiania the present day Oslo with 10 companions. The duke acquired the Jason a steam whaler of 570 tons renamed it Stella Polare "Pole Star" & took the ship on the expedition through the frozen Artic Sea. The members of the expedition sought to reach the North Pole by way of Novaya Zemyla and the Franz Joseph Archipelago. They sailed as far north as possible and then continued their trek by sledge. While they did not reach the North Pole they did reach the highest latitude ever attained by sledge at that time. Originally published in Italian this first edition in English contains 2 folding color maps in the back pocket of the second volume. 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: 4328. . Hutchinson and Co hardcover
1903h44763London: Hutchinson 1903. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 2 volumes. Large 8vo 10.25 x 8 inches publisher's dark teal cloth gilt very good light surface soil rubbing minor stains to cloth inner hinges all show light restoration with two maps in pocket illustrated including panoramic views etc. 702 pp paginated contiguously includes 2 panoramas 16 gravure photoplates numerous illustrations 5 maps total including the two in the pocket contents in very good condition overall a few pages with light stains. Hutchinson hardcover
1903038103London: Hutchinson & Co. 1903. First Edition . Cloth - Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Royal 8vo. Complete and collated in two volumes with folding maps in rear pocket of Volume II. Deep blue cloth covers are scuffed and rubbed a little though remain attractive with bright gilt cover image and lettering. The top hinge internal of Volume I is slightly cracked and both hinges of Volume two are broke. Volume I remains tight. Volume II is a little shaken though webbing remains intact and volume is reasonably solid. Light foxing on end leaves. A few slight handling smudges though overall both volumes remain clean. Due to weight additional charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping. <br/> <br/> Hutchinson & Co. hardcover
1903mon0003435203Hutchinson & Co. 1903. Hardcover. Good. . 2 vols. Some shelf/age wear. Pages/boards clean. Hutchinson & Co. hardcover
1903046806Hutchinson 1903. Hardcover. Fair. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Reading copy only of Volume 1 of 2. Front endpaper missing Frontispiece present with tissue guard. All photo illustrations present some tissue guards missing or torn. Binding shaken. Bookplate of Swansea Girls High School <br/> <br/> Hutchinson hardcover
1976156360Paris: Les Films Jacques Leitienne 1976. Two vintage oversize borderless matte-finish color photographs from the 1976 Italian-Yugoslavian film. Stamps of Les Films Jacques Leitienne on the versos. <br /> <br /> A young wealthy and bored prince flits from affair to affair at his family's sprawling country estate culminating in a wild orgy that ends in death. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Croatia. <br /> <br /> 12 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the corners. Les Films Jacques Leitienne unknown
2000Q-1850298416Conran Octopus 2000-01-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Conran Octopus hardcover
