Published by Abrams (1992), NY, 1992
Seller: Crabtree's Collection Old Books, Sebago, ME, U.S.A.
Condition: G in G DJ ex-library. Illus (illustrator). Imprint of writing on title page.
Published by New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1992, New York, 1992
ISBN 10: 0810936658 ISBN 13: 9780810936652
Seller: Jane Atwood, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Green Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First (NAP). Green Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. First (NAP). Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 288 pages; 8 p. index; illustrated with many photos in color and black-and-white; from the Preface by Federico Mayer, Director General UNESCO; "By assembling this introduction to the history of a number of ocean research initiatives in twelve institutions on five continents, Professor Elisabeth Mann Borgese has again succeeded--with the help of a group of eminent world ocean experts--in drawing public attention to the importance of oceanography and marine scientific research. The examples she has selected combine to provide a fascinating account of the development of the world's marine community reflecting the desire of nations and cultures throughout history to explore and exploit the vastness of the sea." Book weighs 3.7 pounds.