quest lost worlds de count byron prorok (16 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The reprint of Count Byron de Prorok's classic archaeology/adventure book first published in 1936 by E P Dutton and Co. in New York. In this exciting and well illustrated book, de Prorok takes us into the deep Sahara of forbidden Algeria to the Queen of the Tuaregs and many prehistoric ruins. Then he on to the Siwa Oasis in Egypt and then to Ethiopia. De Prorok continues on to Mexico and the remote jungles of Chiapas to discover a lost Mayan tribe and a lost city and a search for King Solomon's mines in Ethiopia Great reading, history and adventure! Includes: Tin Hinan, Legendary Queen of the Tuaregs; The mysterious A'Haggar Range of southern Algeria, Jupiter, Ammon and Tripolitania; The 'Talking Dune'; The Land of the Garamantes; Mexico and the Poison Trail; Seeking Atlantis Shadowed by the 'Little People' Ancient Pyramids of the Usamasinta and Piedras Negras in Guatemala; In Search of King Solomon's Mines and the Land of Ophir; Ancient Emerald Mines of Ethiopia. Also includes 24 pages of special illustrations of the famous Search For the Tassili Frescoes by Henri Lhote (1959). A visual treat Of a remote area of the world that is even today forbidden to outsiders. The reprint of Count Byron de Prorok's classic archaeology/adventure book first published in 1936 by E P Dutton and Co. in New York. In this exciting and well illustrated book, de Prorok takes us into the deep Sahara of forbidden Algeria to the Queen of the Tuaregs and many prehistoric ruins. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 281 Pages; 4 Parts With Index In Rear. Several Chapters In Each Section. Over 30 Illustrations With Frontispiece, "Count De Prorok And The Sulton Of The Azdjer Turaregs. Pages Tight; Moderate Page Wear; No Markings; Page Edges Cut Roughly And Slightly Darkened. Small Tear At Bottom Of Page 71. Orange Hard Covers With Black Lettering On Front And Spine. Moderate Shelf Wear. 4 Maps. Section Headings Include: Tin Hinan, Legendary Queen Of The Tuaregs; Jupiter Ammon And Tripolitania; Mexico And The Poison Trail; Ethiopia In Search Of King Solomon's Mines And The Lost Land Of Ophir. Rare Vintage Copy.

Paperback. Condición: New. Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Later Edition. ISBN Hardback. Reading Copy Only. Ex-Library with the usual faults, card pocket, ink stamps, etc. Tight sound copy with average wear. Dustjacket intact, in about good condition, with multiple chips, rubs, small tears and creases around edges, slight spine fade. Dustjacket has been placed in a clear Brodart protective cover, causing no harm to the dustjacket, for your enjoyment and the dustjacket's protection. Third printing.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No jacket, po bookplate. Splash (of candle wax?) front cover, else very good indeed. Book.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good +. xii + 281 pp. with index. Illustrated. Photos available upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No jacket, po bookplate. Splash (of candle wax?) front cover, else very good indeed. Book.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The reprint of Count Byron de Prorok's classic archaeology/adventure book first published in 1936 by E P Dutton and Co. in New York. In this exciting and well illustrated book, de Prorok takes us into the deep Sahara of forbidden Algeria to the Queen of the Tuaregs and many prehistoric ruins. Then he on to the Siwa Oasis in Egypt and then to Ethiopia. De Prorok continues on to Mexico and the remote jungles of Chiapas to discover a lost Mayan tribe and a lost city and a search for King Solomon's mines in Ethiopia Great reading, history and adventure! Includes: Tin Hinan, Legendary Queen of the Tuaregs; The mysterious A'Haggar Range of southern Algeria, Jupiter, Ammon and Tripolitania; The 'Talking Dune'; The Land of the Garamantes; Mexico and the Poison Trail; Seeking Atlantis Shadowed by the 'Little People' Ancient Pyramids of the Usamasinta and Piedras Negras in Guatemala; In Search of King Solomon's Mines and the Land of Ophir; Ancient Emerald Mines of Ethiopia. Also includes 24 pages of special illustrations of the famous Search For the Tassili Frescoes by Henri Lhote (1959). A visual treat Of a remote area of the world that is even today forbidden to outsiders. The reprint of Count Byron de Prorok's classic archaeology/adventure book first published in 1936 by E P Dutton and Co. in New York. In this exciting and well illustrated book, de Prorok takes us into the deep Sahara of forbidden Algeria to the Queen of the Tuaregs and many prehistoric ruins. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Second printing. Front fly adhered to front pastedown, probably because of an excess of binder's glue, spine cocked, dampstain on bottom corner on front board, good only lacking the dust jacket. From the library of the artists Ben Shahn and Bernarda Bryson Shahn, with an estate label designed by their son, Jonathan Shahn.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Printing. Illustrated, light wear to covers, spine discoloured, unmarked, 281pp, VG/--. Book.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Light foxing to prelims. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xii, 281p, 28p of plates : ill., maps. Subjects: Archaeological expeditions Africa; Archaeological expeditions Mexico; Africa Description and travel; Mexico Description and travel; Libyan desert Description and travel; Libyan desert Antiquities; Mexico Antiquities; Ethiopia Antiquities. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Light foxing to prelims. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xii, 281p, 28p of plates : ill., maps. Subjects: Archaeological expeditions Africa; Archaeological expeditions Mexico; Africa Description and travel; Mexico Description and travel; Libyan desert Description and travel; Libyan desert Antiquities; Mexico Antiquities; Ethiopia Antiquities. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Hardback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1935 Frederick Muller first edition hardback; good reading copy, school prize plate inside dated 1938, orange boards are faded with some wear; no dj; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 1st Edition. Boards are worn, particularly around edges, with slight stains. Corners bumped. Pages browned. Head and tail edge of spine bumped. Edges, worn, foxed and well thumbed. Pages are foxed, particularly towards edges. Some pages are stained. Front paste down endpaper has Dymock's sticker. Front free endpaper contains previous owner's signature. There is a loose plate at page 122. Book is on lean. There is a detached plate at page 54. Loose hinge between page 48-49, 64-65, 80-81, 96-97, 112-113, 176-177, 192-193, 224-225. Split between rear endpapers. Else book is in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound.