Washington: Smithsonian, 1985. With contributions by several authors. Illustrated. 303 pages, 4to, stiff pictorial wrappers. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, (1985). A near fine copy. More
New York: Knopf, 1945. Illus. 8vo, blue cloth, d.w. slightly chipped on top and bottom of spine portion, cloth lightly soiled. New York: Knopf, 1945. More
1807. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 10 x 11". Sheet measures 15.5 x 18.75". This map is an early nautical rendering of the harbor of Veracruz, Mexico, oriented with north to the upper left. It focuses on shoreline geography and depths, particularly around the various islands and sand bars off the coast. In the upper left corner of the map is a profile view of the region's mountains. Below is a French description of the harbor attributed to..... More
1807. Map. Engraving. Sheet measures 16.5 x 22 inches. Some light foxing, some small chips to edges. This map is an early nautical rendering of the harbor of Veracruz, Mexico, oriented with north to the upper left. It focuses on shoreline geography and depths, particularly around the various islands and sand bars off the coast. In the upper left corner of the map is a profile view of the region's mountains. Below is a French description of the harbor attributed..... More
Madison: University of Wisconsin, 1958. Illustrated. 8vo, grey cloth. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press, 1958. Very good. More
1890. 1 page, 9.75 x 7.5 inches, on embossed personal letterhead, "Windsor Hotel," January 23, 1890. In this letter, Ward makes plans to meet someone at a convenient time, in full: "Dear Sir, I intended calling upon you some time ago, but I had to go out of town. I trust tomorrow afternoon about 3pm will be a convenient hour to you as I shall be down town. I can call upon you at that time. I remain, Yours Faithfully..... More
Barre: Imprint Society, 1970. 71 works by Warre reproduced, in both color and black and white. Introduction by Archibald Hanna, Jr. 26pp., oblong 8vo, cloth, green board slipcase with paper label. Barre: Imprint Society, 1970. A fine copy. Number 1872 of 1950 numbered copies. More
London: Edwin Arnold, 1902. Illustrated with 2 color folding maps. 344pp. Thick 8vo, gilt-lettered maroon cloth (somewhat rubbed at edges; one small spot on rear cover); uncut edges. London: Edwin Arnold, 1902. First edition. A very good copy of this uncommon book. More
Hartford. Original drawing, multiple illustration techniques with publisher's notes at margins. Image size 5 x 7.5 inches. Page size 7 x 9.25 inches. In very good condition. Some staining to margins. Original drawing from Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition, As Related by the Survivors, And in the Records and Last Journals of Lieutenant De Long by Raymond Lee Newcomb, naturalist on the Jeannette Expedition (see SKU# 237672); this work can be found as an illustration..... More
Hartford. Original drawing, multiple illustration techniques with publisher's notes at margins. Image size 3.75 x 5 inches. Page size 5.25 x 6.25 inches. In very good condition. Some light staining to margins. Original drawing from Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition, As Related by the Survivors, And in the Records and Last Journals of Lieutenant De Long by Raymond Lee Newcomb, naturalist on the Jeannette Expedition (see SKU# 237672); this work can be found as an..... More
Hartford. Original drawing, multiple illustration techniques with publisher's notes at margins. Image size 3.75 x 4.25 inches. Page size 5 x 6 inches. In very good condition. Some light staining to margins. Original drawing from Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition, As Related by the Survivors, And in the Records and Last Journals of Lieutenant De Long by Raymond Lee Newcomb, naturalist on the Jeannette Expedition (see SKU# 237672); this work can be found as an..... More
New York: Beach Tree, 1987. Many illustrations. 192 pages, tall 8vo, black cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper price clipped. New York: Beach Tree Books, (1987). First U.S. Edition. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
New York: Harper, 2013. Illustrated. xxv + 463 pages, 8vo, pictorial cloth, bellyband d.w. New York: Harpercollins, (2013). A near fine copy. More
London: Chatto & Windus, 1891. Translated from the German by Minna Bergmann. 92 black & white illustrations and a large folding map. 326 pages, 8vo, salmon pictorial cloth (rubbed & soiled). London: Chatto & Windus, 1891. Very Good. More
Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1955. 8vo, black cloth, d.w. chipped and lightly dampstained, pencil marks in some margins. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, (1955). More
London: British Admiralty, 1956. Map. Lithograph. 27 1/2" x 40 1/2" Large nautical chart of Antarctica and surrounding oceans, centered on the South Pole. Rendered on a polar stereographic projection, the map was compiled from data by the British Hydrographic Department, updated with corrections in 1956. Features soundings in fathoms. Coastlines are carefully rendered, showing seasonal fluctuations and ice shelves. Includes the southern tip of South America, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and the Crozet..... More
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I usually receive my packages as soon as delivered. However, this one had quite a night outside in a snow storm. Thanks to the extra care in packaging and double layer of wrapping cardboard and plastic bag, the book survived in pristine condition.... It sat in a three foot snow drift pounded by snow plows, in minus 25Temps overnight and was discovered this afternoon, the top of the package peeking out of the drift. If not for the attention to packaging and packing materials, this book would have been destroyed. Please let the people who package our treasures know that they make a difference. Whether in person or mail order, you folks rock. Best wishes from the (damned) frozen Adirondacks...