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Published by Philosophical Library, 1951
Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 253 pages, illustrated. Shelf wear, bumped corner; pages tanned; last page bent; a good solid book. No jacket. Illustrated. Arctic. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Countries & Travel; Inventory No: 200691.
Publication Date: 1951
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Foxing is present on one or more pages. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.
Published by Philosophical Library, 1951
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1951. 1st Published. 254 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. Some rub-marking and tanning to pastedowns and endpapers with inscriptions to front. Boards have moderate shelf wear, with rubbing and marking. Light bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Book has noticeable forward lean, with light sunning to spine and edges. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Moderate tanning and creasing, with rubbing and marking.
Published by Philosophical Library, NYC
Seller: Legacy Books, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. (1951), 254pp, illustrated. Very light wear, else VG. Parmer Polar 540. The author, who says he fell under the spell of the North, tells of his experiences there and explains many misconceptions about that region of the world.
Published by Blandford Press. Poole, Dorset. 1969., 1969
ISBN 10: 0713703539ISBN 13: 9780713703535
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1969). (1946) 1969 3rd edition revised. 8vo (145 x 225mm). Pp126. B/w photograph plates, bibliography. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt. Good copy in dust-wrapper. For many years this was regarded as THE standard introduction to falconry. The second edition was completely rewritten for the use of the "modern" falconer. Illingworth's tales of hunting for eyries and collecting eyas peregrines and gyrs have been much toned down. This is a much more practical handbook than the first edition. The third edition lacks the colour frontispiece of the second, and has a few more minor revisions. .
Published by Philosophical Library, New York, 1955
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Cloth over Board. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Some light rubbing and edgewear, spine is cocked forward slightly. Text has yellowed, but remains tight in binding. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by The Travel Book Club
Seller: Goldstone Rare Books, Llandybie, CARMS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Photograph available on request.
Published by British Yearbooks, 1947
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. 1947. No Edition Remarks. 186 pages. Orange and black dust jacket over blue cloth with photographic black and white plates throughout. Heavy tanning to pages with heavier foxing and tanning to pastedowns and endpapers. Pencil inscriptions to front endpaper and slight dog-eared pages throughout. Major tanning to text block edges and binding is loose. Boards have moderate rubbing and visible bumping to corners. Fair crushing to spine ends as well. Unclipped jacket with heavy edge wear and rubbing. There is visible tearing to corners, edges and spine ends and splitting to joints with major foxing to flaps and interior.
Published by Country Life, London, 1951
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine in Fair dust jacket. The lands north of the Arctic circle are rich in plant and animal life, and these fascinatng stories describe them. 168 pages, b/w illustrations by C. F. Tunnicliffe.; 5 3/4 x 9 ".
Published by Philosophical Library, New York, 1951
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First US Edition.
Published by Philosophical Library, 1951
Seller: Catron Grant Books, Rio Rancho, NM, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 254 pp with 16 B&W plates. Principly Alaska and the Canadian Arctic but also Greenland and the Russian Arctic. Text is clean, tight and unmarked. Library markings on endpapers and title page. Blue cloth boards are intact but bumped and rubbed.
Published by Blandford Press. Poole, Dorset. 1975., 1969
ISBN 10: 0713703539ISBN 13: 9780713703535
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book
(Hardcover, 1969). (1946) 1975 4th edition reprint. 8vo (145 x 225mm). Pp126. B/w photograph plates, bibliography. Very good in dust-wrapper. For many years this was regarded as THE standard introduction to falconry. The second edition was completely rewritten for the use of the "modern" falconer. Illingworth's tales of hunting for eyries and collecting eyas peregrines and gyrs have been much toned down. This is a much more practical handbook than the first edition. The fourth edition lacks the colour frontispiece of the second, and has a few more minor revisions. .
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Published by Philosophical Library, 1951
Seller: Atlantic Books, Mars Hill, NC, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hard cover with the jacket as shown. Front board faded on lower half. Text and photos clean and unmarked. Jacket has decent front, edgewear, 1/2 inch of top of jacket spine. Shelf I.
Published by Venturebooks, 1949
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
First Edition
Condition: Fair. 1949. First Edition. 209 pages. Pictorial jacket over green paper covered boards. Contains black and white photographic frontispiece, with other plates throughout. Pages are heavily tanned, but text remains legible. Plates are bright. Noticeable water staining to top edge of plates and pages; text and images aren't affected. Binding is firm. Boards have heavy shelf-wear, with visible corner bumping and noticeable scuffing to edges. Spine ends are moderately crushed and severely split, pulling away from textblock beneath. A few small noticeable marks overall. Unclipped jacket. Heavy water and ink staining overall. Panels and spine have heavy edgewear, with visible rips and chipping, and some areas of loss. Right flap is almost detached.
Published by Country Life, 1951
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content has light toning. DJ some edge wear and chipping.
Published by Naval & Military Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 1474535798ISBN 13: 9781474535793
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Published by Philosophical Library, New York, 1951
Seller: Easton's Books, Inc., Mount Vernon, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: VG+. 1st Edition. Hardback in Very Good+ condition, Very Good+ dust jacket. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 254 pages. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.
Published by Philosophical Library, New York, 1951
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine in Good dust jacket. Illingworth describes life in the Arctic Circle in 1950: with some "beautiful pen-pictures of that frozen world. 254 pages, many b/w photos throughout. Name inked on free front endpage. DJ edges show wear, price inked out (in mylar sleeve). ; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 ''.
Published by Philosophical Library New York (1951), 1951
Seller: Pilchuck Books, Everett, WA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 8vo, 254 pages, Hardback in Very Good condition. Ex-Library. Stamp on front endpaper and pocket on rear endpaper.
Published by Blandford Press. Poole, Dorset. 1971., 1969
ISBN 10: 0713703539ISBN 13: 9780713703535
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
(Hardcover, 1971). (1946) 1971 4th edition revised. 8vo (145 x 222mm). Pp126. B/w photograph plates, bibliography. Ox-blood cloth, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in dust-wrapper. For many years this was regarded as THE standard introduction to falconry. The second edition was completely rewritten for the use of the "modern" falconer. Illingworth's tales of hunting for eyries and collecting eyas peregrines and gyrs have been much toned down. This is a much more practical handbook than the first edition. The third edition lacks the colour frontispiece of the second, and has a few more minor revisions. .
Published by William Hodge and Company Limited, London, United Kingdom, 1951
Seller: RIVERLEE BOOKS, Waltham Cross, HERTS, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Included. Fair for year, hardcover. Generally clean, bright and tight. Marks and age tanning but otherwise in fair condition. Wear to ends of spine and corners, small dent to front board. No dustjacket, blue cloth boards with silver lettering to spine.
Published by Travel Book Club N.D., London
Seller: Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore, Westport, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Corners lightly bumped. Minor chipping to DJ ; What is life really like north of the Arctic Circle? ND [1950's] ; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 254 pages.
Published by Generic, 1951
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good.
Published by Venturebooks Ltd, 1949
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and has toning. DJ with some edge wear, some scuffs and creasing.
Published by Blandford Press, 1964
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. 1964. Second and Revised Edition. 127 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Notable odor present. Pages have mild foxing throughout. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Pencil inscription to front pastedown. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Notable bleaching spots to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild warping to front board. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Mild foxing to surfaces. Light rubbing and marking all over.
Published by Philosophical Library, New York, 1951
Seller: Bookshelf of Maine, Franklin, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Dustjacket has edgewear and some small chips - protected in a mylar sleeve. ; Book is in excellent condition. The author "has written some beautiful pen-pictures of the 'frozen world,' and told some strange and exciting tales of adventure." ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 254 pages.
Published by George Newnes Limited., 1950
Seller: Shore Books, London, United Kingdom
Magazine / Periodical
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 80 pages. Illustrated. Edward C Allcard "Alone Across the Atlantic" / H Antcliffe "Unknown Surinam" / Kelvin Ross "When The Engine Raced" / G E G Plant "Through the Great Congo Forest" / Peter Span "The Outlaw Of Megantic" / Wally Watkins "The Mail Must Go Through" / Col. A Donovan Young "The 'Devil-Man'" / Herbert Lane "Partners" / Wilmon Menard "Live Bait" / N Brydon "The Boiler" / Frank Illingworth "Europe's Forset Wolves" (U.P.).
Published by Blandford Press, London., 1971
Seller: J. and S. Daft, Lichfield, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Fourth and Revised edition. Short closed marginal tear to DW - now protected.
Published by Ernest Benn
Seller: Goldstone Rare Books, Llandybie, CARMS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. The cover is clear of stains and marking. The hinges are in good condition. The page edges are clean. The text to the spine is clear and bright. Photograph available on request.
Published by British Yearbooks, 1111
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. No edition remarks. 186 pages. Dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages have mild tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Mild tanning band and moderate foxing to endpapers. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Light mottling to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has backward lean. Clipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning to panels, heavy to spine. Light rubbing and marking all over. Heavy foxing to inside and flaps.