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1936pp. xii, 305. Map upon front endpaper. Numerous black and white photographic plates. " A masterly account of the first solo flight made from Great Britain to Canada via Greenland. Recounts author's mishaps, his crash at Iceland, his second attempt, his Greenland adventures, and his ultimate success. Also includes much that is extremely interesting about Mr. Grierson's record flight from India to Great Britain and his experiences of winter aviation in Europe. Tells of an intrepid piece of pioneering courageously carried out, but which history has, perhaps, been made." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's name and date atop half-title page else unmarked. Average wear. Binding sound. Some spotting and soiling to edges. Small chips, tears and yellowing to dust jacket. Nice copy overall. Book
2011Best.-Nr. 100137693Aubier 2011 480 pages 13 4x2 8x22cm. 2011. Broché. 480 pages.
1819Best.-Nr. ARC-113276Paris, Rapet, 1819, 5 volumes, in-8, reliés veau glacé. Seconde édition. Tome1 :620 pages et portrait de Lacepède en frontispice et 22 planches de tortues, batraciens, lézards et serpents ; tome 2 :561 pages et 24 planches (poissons) ; tome 3 : 527 pages et 24 planches (poissons) ; tome 4 : 585 pages et 22 planches (poissons) ; tome 5 :588 pages et 23 planches (poissons et cétacés).
1887Best.-Nr. W116687Bruxelles, Hayez 1887 55pp., publié dans et extrait (et donc sans brochure) des "Mémoires couronnés et autres mémoires publiés par l'Académie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique. collection in-8" Tome XL (40), texte frais et en bon état, W116687
1887Best.-Nr. W116688Bruxelles, Hayez 1887 42pp., publié dans et extrait (et donc sans brochure) des "Mémoires couronnés et autres mémoires publiés par l'Académie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique. collection in-8" Tome XL (40), texte frais et en bon état, W116688
1886Best.-Nr. W116702Bruxelles, Hayez 1886 44pp., publié dans et extrait (et donc sans brochure) des "Mémoires couronnés et autres mémoires publiés par l'Académie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique. collection in-8" Tome XXXVIII (38), texte frais et en bon état, W116702
Best.-Nr. 9029in 8 broché couverture illustrée.Faux-titre, titre, 262 pages, 1 page de table des matières;24 illustrations pleine page et dans le texte.Payot 1941 bibliothèque géographique
Best.-Nr. 43137Paris Payot 1941 in 8 (22x14,5) 1 volume reliure demi basane havane, dos à nerfs, pièce de titre de cuir marron, couverture conservée, 262 pages [1], avec 24 gravures, dont hors texte. Ex-libris R. V. F. Collection ''Bibliothèque géographique''. Bel exemplaire, bien relié ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
Best.-Nr. 24174Paris, Payot 1941, 225x140mm, 262pages, broché.
Best.-Nr. 4742James Whale sketched and signed two costume drawings for actors playing Frederick Douglass and Susan 4to 1920. He wrote notes on the Frederick Douglas character sketch: "'Wallace Evennett as 'Fredericsic Douglass" and below "It is all right." Between the notes Whale signed and dated "J. Whale 1920." The second sketch from the same production identifies the character as "Susan" with dialogue below. "Now look 'ere you Mr. Douglass!!!" And again between the notes he has signed and dated "J. Whale 1920." The sketches are rendered in artists pencil and water color and measure 8 x 10 inches. Wallace Evennett 1887-1973 was a British actor. Before Whale directed horror films notably "Frankenstein" the "Invisible Man" and "Bride of Frankenstein" he designed sets and costumes for the theater. He is particularly recognized for the theatrical elements in his horror classics. Material signed by Whale is rare in any form. Condition: each page is sunned but otherwise in fine condition. unknown
Best.-Nr. 4742James Whale sketched and signed two costume drawings for actors playing Frederick Douglass and Susan 4to 1920. He wrote notes on the Frederick Douglas character sketch: "'Wallace Evennett as 'Fredericsic Douglass" and below "It is all right." Between the notes Whale signed and dated "J. Whale 1920." The second sketch from the same production identifies the character as "Susan" with dialogue below. "Now look 'ere you Mr. Douglass!!!" And again between the notes he has signed and dated "J. Whale 1920." The sketches are rendered in artists pencil and water color and measure 8 x 10 inches. Wallace Evennett 1887-1973 was a British actor. Before Whale directed horror films notably "Frankenstein" the "Invisible Man" and "Bride of Frankenstein" he designed sets and costumes for the theater. He is particularly recognized for the theatrical elements in his horror classics. Material signed by Whale is rare in any form. Condition: each page is sunned but otherwise in fine condition. unknown books
1930Best.-Nr. mon0003861379United Artists 1930. Hardcover. Good. . shows minor wear United Artists hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 042700Victoria British Columbia:: Rockland Books 1998. 1st Edition Limited. Hardbound. BINDING/CONDITION: dark burgundy cloth-covered boards with gilt text and decoration; a Near Fine book with no dust jacket but has a clear plastic cover. 8vo 9.25 inches tall. Index. Description: This copy is Signed by the author and numbered 297 of 500 copies. It came directly from the author and has never been used. A comprehensive reference bibliography on Western Canada including important works on the Arctic the Klondike Hudson's Bay and some nautical titles relating to that area with descriptions and price guide to approximately 1800 of the most important books. Rockland Books hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 133Victoria BC: University of Toronto Press 1998. First edition. Hardcover. FINE/FINE. 8vo. Clean unworn copy. No writing or markings. Binding is sound and tight. New archival mylar dj cover. 315 pages. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging with tracking and insurance. University of Toronto Press hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 724h5749Victoria B.C.: Rockland Books. Fine. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 0968326005 . pp. 315 1 xii. Index. "I trust that this book will prove more helpful than most of my six imposing shelves of Western Canadiana references and as well reflect the energy challenge and simple delight there is in collecting books on this unique part of the world. For bibliophiles collectors librarians historians scholars and booksellers I offer this guide based on somewhat more than 40 inquisitive years spent poking abount used book shops throughout Western Canada." - Introduction. One of our favourite references. Attractively presented with excellent annotations. 1754 entries. Sumptously bound in burgundy cloth brilliantly lettered and decorated in gilt. No dust jacket as issued. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Binding tight. A lovely copy.; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall; Northwest Canadian history Northwest Canadian bibliography Western Canadian history Pacific Northwest . Rockland Books hardcover
195630 pages. Features: Human Bloodhounds of Outback Australia; First Canadian Open All-Around Skeet Championships; White Fury - Beluga whales in Hudson's Bay (part 1 of 2); Spoon Slow for Walleyes; Smoke Jumpers; Feeding the Ducks; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
1997Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, no tears. With full page drawing, and complete inforamation page, including history on the following: Sowerby's Beaked Whale, Sperm whale, Cuvier's Beaked,whale, Long-Finned Pilot whale, Striped Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin Common Dolphin, Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin, White BeakedDolphin, Harbour Porpoise, Narwhal, Beluga, Bowhead, Right, Gray, Fin, Sei & Minke whales.
Best.-Nr. ria9780521772198_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book first published in 2000 offers a radical reassessment of one of the most important topics of the Romantic period. John Whale's study of the Romantic imagination focuses on the period's lively and often antagonistic polemics hardcover
Best.-Nr. 6476479Cambridge University Press CUP . Hardback. New. pp. 256 Cambridge University Press CUP hardcover
Best.-Nr. ria9780521022712_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book first published in 2000 offers a radical reassessment of one of the most important topics of the Romantic period. John Whale's study of the Romantic imagination focuses on the period's lively and often antagonistic polemics paperback
Best.-Nr. B9780521772198Hardback. New. This book first published in 2000 offers a radical reassessment of one of the most important topics of the Romantic period. John Whale's study of the Romantic imagination focuses on the period's lively and often antagonistic polemics on aesthetics and politics analysing texts by Burke Paine Wollstonecraft Bentham Hazlitt Cobbett and Coleridge. hardcover
Best.-Nr. B9780521022712Paperback / softback. New. This book first published in 2000 offers a radical reassessment of one of the most important topics of the Romantic period. John Whale's study of the Romantic imagination focuses on the period's lively and often antagonistic polemics on aesthetics and politics analysing texts by Burke Paine Wollstonecraft Bentham Hazlitt Cobbett and Coleridge. paperback
Best.-Nr. 6322878Cambridge University Press CUP . Papeback. New. pp. 256 Cambridge University Press CUP unknown
Best.-Nr. 0521772192.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 0521022711.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback