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ref. 96147502London 1922 Geographical Journal. New white stiff wrs.very good extracted article pp.218-219 3 b.w. photos 2nd art- icle by Dr. A.M. Heron: THE ROCKS OF MOUNT EVEREST pp. 219- 220 both bound in one. A vivid account of reconnaissance of Mt. Everest by Mallory Bullock & Wheeler in September 1921. A marvelous first ac- count of the climb and search for the easiest route to the top of Everest. With fabulous first photos of the Valley of the Kama Chu Mt. Everest from 19600 ft. N-53 & Makalu from 20500 ft. at the head of Kharta Valley view of the pe peak 20500 ft. at head of Kharta valley line approach by col left of AA North Peak & Northern branch of N.E. Arete. Several other fantastic early views of Everest.Great work! The appearance of articles in the Geographical Journal pre- ceede any published book. Thus these articles are likely the 'first' & earliest publication of photos & Everest notes done. unknown
ref. 96147501London 1921 Geographical Journal. New black clothvery good extracted article pages 371-377 map 7 b.w. photos. A vivid account of reconnaissance of Mt. Everest by Mallory Bullock & Wheeler in September 1921. A marvelous first ac- count of the climb and search for the easiest route to the top of Everest. With fabulous first photos of the Valley of the Kama Chu Mt. Everest from 19600 ft. N-53 & Makalu from 20500 ft. at the head of Kharta Valley view of the pe peak 20500 ft. at head of Kharta valley line approach by col left of AA North Peak & Northern branch of N.E. Arete. Several other fantastic early views of Everest.Great work! The appearance of articles in the Geographical Journal pre- ceede any published book. Thus these articles are likely the 'first' & earliest publication of photos & Everest notes done. unknown
ref. 96342aafLondon, Hodder and Stoughton, 1952, in-4to, 128 p., 91 ill., 4 maps small legacy-stamp Dr. Guggisberg, original clothbound
1990ref. 2083002116406106KK Bestsellers 1990. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. KK Bestsellers paperback
1930ref. 1152261930 G. P. Putnam's Sons - 1930 - Grand in-8, cartonnage toilé bleu sous jaquette illustrée en couleurs de l'éditeur - Ouvrage provenant de la bibliothèque de M. Paul-Emile Victor - 376 p. - Riche iconographie in et hors texte en N&B - Ouvrage en anglais
1998Articles: The Master's Measure - Remunerative Patterns for Hudson's Bay Company Captains, 1726-1736; Politics, Technology and Policy-Making, 1859-1865 - Palmerston, Gladstone and the Management of the Ironclad Naval Race; This Sad and Melancholy Catastrophe - Port Maitland, Ontario and the Wreck of the Troopship 'Commerce', 6 May 1850; A Dundee Ship in Canada's Arctic - SS Diana and William Wakeham's Expedition of 1897; The Historical Experience of Scaled-Down Nineteenth Century Drydock Technology; plus several book reviews. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
ref. 46534979like new. unknown
ref. 1020943580.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 1176886746.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
ref. 1022246011.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2026ref. LRB4005818Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 546 pages. Printed on premium paper. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1900-1906. A substantial scientific account of the Norwegian North Polar Expedition led by Fridtjof Nansen presenting the expedition's research results across multiple disciplines. This volume is of particular interest for polar exploration Arctic science and the history of Norwegian exploration at the turn of the twentieth century. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB15001328Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 600 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1900. Étude scientifique majeure consacrée aux résultats de l'expédition polaire norvégienne du Fram menée entre 1893 et 1896 sous la direction de Fridtjof Nansen. L'ouvrage rassemble des observations et analyses de caractère géographique océanographique météorologique et naturaliste et demeure une source importante pour l'histoire des explorations arctiques et des sciences polaires. Major scientific study devoted to the results of the Norwegian North Polar Expedition of the Fram conducted between 1893 and 1896 under the leadership of Fridtjof Nansen. The volume brings together observations and analyses in geography oceanography meteorology and natural history and remains an important source for the history of Arctic exploration and polar science. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
ref. B9781020943584Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. ria9781020943584_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This volume part of a series documenting the findings of the 1893-1896 Norwegian North Polar Expedition focuses on scientific results. Featuring contributions from expedition leader Fridtjof Nansen and other leading scientists the te hardcover
2026ref. LRB25013734Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 730 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1900-06. Major scientific study devoted to the results of the Norwegian North Polar Expedition of the Fram led under the direction of Fridtjof Nansen. The work brings together research documentation on Arctic exploration field observations and the scientific conclusions drawn from this remarkable voyage. A reference volume for the history of polar expeditions Arctic geography and the natural sciences. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
ref. 99169Oslo, National Maritime Museum 1974, 250x160mm, frontispiece, 258pages, editor's binding with jacket. Sun spot on the spine of the jacket, otherwise book in good condition.
First edition, 8vo, 51, [1]pp., disbound. A reply to Thomas Potter's 'Reply of the country gentleman', 1758.
1876ref. 61115030126John Murray London 1876. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Report to the Admiralty of the expedition that left Upernivick on 22 July 1875 and returning in October 1876. This is an ex-library copy with flaws as described. Black half-leather binding with banded spine and dark blue covers are lightly rubbed at edges binding is sound with strengthened inner hinges. Crossed and stamped large library label is pasted to the inside of the front cover additional end-papers darkened no half-title-page frontis map has been pasted to previous end-paper with resultant wrinkles on both surfaces and a stamp of "Free Public Library Westminster S.W." on the obverse of the frontis shows through the pasted end-paper although not visible from the map. Title-page is darkened has a crossed out reference number in the upper leading corner and a psted paper rectangle covering a "Free Public Library Westminster S.W." stamp small feint stamp on reverse and short closed tear approx 1cm on leading edge. Pages are little darkened with some smudge marks mainly in margins page 84 to 91have a very small ink mark on the lower corner "Free Public Library Westminster S.W." stamp acorss the bottom of the final page. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 61115030126. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. John Murray hardcover
1896ref. 151586Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1896. Leatherbound. The front plate is detached but is still present; Leatherbound with marble plates; 381 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
ref. 115722London Harrison & Sons 1923. . First edition; 4to; 15 plates one folding diagram 12 figures in text five folding maps in rear pocket light water stain to inner margin; publisher's original paper wrapper; a very good copy; xiii 40pp. A detailed scientific report from the 'Terra Nova' expedition with maps photographs and diagrams of the Ross Archipelago. Authored by Frank Debenham later founder and first director of the Scott Polar Research Institute. Rosove 293-9. A1. London, Harrison & Sons, 1923. unknown
1954ref. 034520New York: E.P.Dutton 1954 VG/VG. 4to. original blue boards gilt a trifle rubbed & marked a little spotting & toning else internally clean in dustwrapper spine sunned edges rubbed & a little nicked closed tear at headcap tape repaired on reverse a few marks remains of small price label to foot of upper flap; pp. unpaginated with numerous colour photos. A very good copy. Neate G62. Flatsigned on title page by the author 'Alfred Gregory' first ascensionist 'Ed Hillary' and his son 'Peter Hillary' also a notable mountaineer. Alf Gregory Greg1913-2010 was an accomplished mountaineer and keen amateur photographer who took on the role of stills camera as part of his climbing duties on the successful 1953 Everest expedition. This resulting work was allegedly the first all colour photographic book published in Britain at that time and contains the earliest appearance of many of his fine images. He moved to Australia in the 1990s spending the latter part of his life living in the Dandenongs. Signed by Two Team Members. First US. Hard Cover. VG/VG. E.P.Dutton hardcover
1954ref. 032716London: Hodder & Stoughton 1954 VG-/VG-. 4to. original blue boards gilt rubbed & marked with small fraying at spine ends inscription & prev. owner's address label to FFE tape marks to pastedowns occ. leaf edge fray else internally clean in dustwrapper priced £2 2s. net rubbed & frayed some staining and spotting; pp. unpaginated with numerous colour photos. A very good copy. Neate G62. Inscribed to FFE by the author 'Best wishes Alfred Gregory' and additionally flatsigned by four team members including first ascensionist Ed Hillary George Lowe Michael Westmacott and Jan Morris. Signed by Five Team Members. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG-/VG-. Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
1914Pages 207-312 plus 6 pages of ads. Maps. Black and white photos. Contents include: An Expedition to the Coral Reefs of Torres Straits; The Cellular basis of Heredity and Development (II); The Decreasing Population of France; The Rise of a New Profession - The Age of Administration; The Place of Illustration in Book-making; Determining Educational Values; A League of Peace; Nice one-page illustrated ads for Thomas Dunham Company sidecars for motorcycles, and Reading Standard (RS) Motorcyles. Front cover missing. Somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. Some pages unopened. A sound working copy. Magazine
1965ref. 057598Cambridge University Press / Hakluyt Society 1965. Large books: NO international orders. 2 Volume Set. Unmarked books showing some light reader's use and handling. Lacking dust jackets. Full blue cloth bindings. 975pp. Fold-out map. A Photo-Lithographic Facsimile with an Introduction By David Beers Quinn and Raleigh Ashlin Skelton and with a New Index By Alison Quinn. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall. Cambridge University Press / Hakluyt Society Hardcover
First edition, 8vo, 116pp., disbound. Serving in the Rochefort expedition (which cost England roughly a million pounds and resulted ignominiously in nothing) were both Cornwallis and Wolfe; the latter acted as Quartermaster General and gives a lengthy testimony.
