Sabine captain edward (4 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Good+. 2 completely disbound reprints from Philosophical Transactions 1822 (21pp), 1821 (28 pp. 3 unf.tables) respectively. The title page of the second is just about complete but seriously torn from inner edge to centre and vertically fr. end of this tear, as well as creased and somewhat dusty. Both internally unmarked and clean, though latter has some margin, will try to close this when ordered. al dust soiling.…

40; (2),53,(2) pp. Two items bound together. Octavo. (21.5 X 14 cm.) Bound in 19th century dark blue calf and matching blue Victorian cloth. Spine with simple title in gilt. Spine laid down in the 19th century. Edges sprinkled in red. With late 19th century tan endpapers. Title pages somewhat soiled and with several small, old library numbers. Text block is generally very clean. Hill 1489, 1511; Sabin 73371 and 74716 Each of these two rare pamphlets represent one half of the famous Ross-Sabin pamphlet war that occurred after Ross's ill fated first Arctic expedition to Baffin's Bay. In this present work Sabin defends himself and describes his duties and observations of the voyage, refuting Ross's claim to having made them himself. It seems that Ross did not make many friends on this voyage, having missed the end of Baffins Bay. Ross seemed to attract trouble and had another pamphlet war with Brathwaite and the reliability of the boilers on his second expedition. These pamphlets are rare and even more so when they occur together and in nice condition. This pair are from the Brooke-Hitching collection and sold in September 2015, in the last of 4 parts of the sale. They sold for £6,875 10 years ago.…

4to. disbound. 20 pages + 2 plates, one folding [A Sketch of the Harbour of Fair Haven, and of the adjacent coast of Spitzbergen]. an original extract from the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. light foxing to plates, otherwise in good clean condition. [Please see our storefront page for shipping information].…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1819. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 65, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 65 65.…