The Life Of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane & Other Distinguished American Explorers
Published by G.G. Evans, 1858
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar
AbeBooks seller since November 21, 2006
Condition: Used - Fair
US$ 75.00
Quantity: 1 available
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The Life of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, and of Other Distinguished American Explorers: Containing Narratives of their Researches and Adventures in Remote and Interesting Portions of the Globe. By Samuel M. Smucker and printed in Philadelphia by G.G. Evans. 1858, 406 pp, 7.75 x 5.25, 8vo, cloth binding. In fair condition, with staining and superficial rubbing to boards. Bumping to corners and loss of some binding at the head and heel of spine. Hinges remain intact with some wear throughout. Numerous inscriptions, ex-library stampings, and sticker remnants at the front and back of the book. Foxing to pages and slight staining to edges. Some rips and tears to pages (please reference eighth photograph). Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece of American exploration history, documenting the work of Elisha Kent Kane, John Charles Fremont, John Ledyard, Charles Wilkes, and Matthew C. Perry.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Life Of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane & Other Distinguished American Explorers
- Author
- Samuel M. Smucker
- Publisher
- G.G. Evans
- Publication year
- 1858
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Closed Shelving
ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar
Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since November 21, 2006
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Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore.
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The Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Inc. (Rare Books Division)
3401 North Sixth Street
Harrisburg, PA U.S.A. 17110
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Chosen as Publishers Weekly's 2023 Bookstore of the Year! Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore. ... A buyer is eligible to receive a full refund if a book is not in the condition described.
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