Haig Thomas David (12 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Aprl, 1940, pp. 265-291+ 6 Photo Plts + Lge Color FoldOut Map "The South East Coast of Ellesmere Island from Surveys by J.W. Wright and R.A. Hamilton, 1938," 11 x 19 Inches, Folded to 5.5 x 9.5 Inches, Paper extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, last page in facsimile else VG, 1st ed (Map is Nice & Fresh).

Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 78pp. Fine in glossy wrappers. Laid in is a typed letter Signed by Willam Cookson and addressed to fellow poet Daniel Hoffman. Contributions by Michael Hamburger, Jonathan Griffin, Gerhard Beckmann, David Harsent, Peter Dent, Thomas Vandenberg, Cal Clothier, Keith Bosley, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Eileen Labrom, Wallace Kaufman, K. Crowhurst, Peter Dale, Ian Haig, Peter Murphy, and J. Hayles.

Paperback. Condition: Very good overall. 8vo, Ellesmere Island in the Arctic, pp265-291 with folding map, as well as an Expedition to the Central Andes of Peru by J.V. Harrison. Original blue printed wrappers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good- condition (DJ). First Edition. 292 pages of text including an index. Hardcover binding in excellent condition, except the top corners have tiny bumps, and the top of the spine is sun-browned and worn. The unclipped dustjacket is chipped at the top of the spine, browned on the spine and extremities, and is moderately shelfworn. Previous owner's ink name stamp on the dustjacket spine, title page, and front endpaper. Contains 20 illustrations and 4 maps. The destinations of travel included Greenland. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition.

Thread Binding. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Ex-library book with library stamp impressed. Library sticker and remnants of library card holder inside covers. Some smudge marks in text. Cloth cover frayed on edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Scarce book detailing the adventures of the author who rowed in the Olympics for England and engaged in endeavors including poaching King Alfonso's ibex in Spain, train-hopping as a hobo in Canada, collecting bird eggs in Iceland for the British Museum and many others. Includes many illustrations. The book has sound hinges and does not lean. There is a light smudge on the book's first page, others are clean with no creases, marks, wrinkles or stains. Very slight soiling to exterior covers and spine. None of the book's cover corners are bumped. There is slight rub wear to top and bottom edges of the spine, cover corner tips. The gilt lettering on the spine is still clean and bright. The dust jacket is not price-clipped. It is moderately soiled, has some minor wrinkles and wear to top and bottom edges including some tiny chips and tears. A clear archival sleeve has been put on the dust jacket to keep it looking great. (Note: Photos may show a flash reflection.) PayPal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Shipment outside of the United States will require extra funds. Additional photos emailed upon request.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 332. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1939 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 332.

8vo. x, 292 pp. Photo frontisp., numerous photo plates, 4 maps. Blue publisher's cloth, gilt lettering on spine, w/ d.j. Art Deco cover art of ice flows reminiscent of Rockwell Kent, NF/NF copy. First American edition of this remarkable exploration narrative tracing the journey of over 1500 miles across the Arctic of Northwest Greenland, with two fellow explorers, and his experiences equipped with only the clothing, and tools he acquired amongst the Indigenous Peoples communities. Haig-Thomas (1908-1944) was a British ornithologist who had competed in the 1932 Olympic Games, and from 1937-1938 led this exploration, and would later be killed in action during the D-Day landings June 6, 1944. It should be noted this volume does use the Hodder & Stoughton sheets, it includes the very scarce American dustjacket, different from the photographic cover art of the British edition.

First edition. xi, 271 pp. Frontispiece & 39 b/w photographic illustrations. An autobiographical account of Haig-Thomas' sporting life and achievements. Includes accounts of early life, shooting exploits, Rowing at Cambridge and representing England at Olympics in Los Angeles, travels in Canada, Iceland, Abyssinia & Sardinia. 1 plate loose. Some very light foxing on prelims. Small spots of foxing on front edge. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Bottom rear corners bumped. Overall condition VG.

First edition. A biographical account of the author's hunting and shooting adventures including hunts for Spanish Ibex, wild geese, the Solway, boat racing at Oxford & Henley, the Olympic Games at Los Angeles, hunting in Canada, Winnipeg & Ottawa, Iceland, Abyssinia & Sardinia, and accounts of bird photography. Frontispiece & 39 other b/w photographic plates. 1 plate loose. Some patches of very light foxing on prelims and edges. Text clean. Binding sound. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Overall condition VG.

8vo. 20.5cm, 292p., x,(11)-292p., plus frontis and 15 plate illustrations, 3 maps, index, blue cloth, spine title stamped in the black, a near fine copy, rare. (Ar). A.B. 6480. Narrative of the author's year in North Greenland, 1937-38, during which he sledged across Ellesmere, Axel Heilberg and Ringnes Islands and, with R.A. Hamilton, surveyed the southeast coast of Ellesmere Island. His narrative includes an entertaining and informative account of the Polar Eskimos, of travelling by the Eskimo method of living off the land; remarks on the birds, and animals seen on Ellesmere, on the geography of Heilberg and the Ringnes Islands; and the discovery of Haig-Thomas Island.

Leather Bound. Condition: 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1939. 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:- 332, 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. 332 332.