Peary Commander (13 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Front illustration page hanging by a thread, "Property of" stamp on front end paper and inner back cover, tear in spine at top, some rubbing and edge wear, cover has some light staining. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First UK Edition. A record of the development of the submarine, both the mechanical and human developments culminating at the then zenith of submarine development the Polaris boats. . Includes 27*b/w photographs. 382pp. Blue cloth boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Ex-Library; 382 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In red cloth with paper label on front board. Light wear and darkening to cloth. Bookstore stamp to front pastedown.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 6 pages, illustrated. An original article from the The American Review of Reviews, 1909. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 24 cms. Category: Review of Reviews; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 120 pages with photo plates and illustrations throughout. Original illustrated cloth with vignette oval photo paste-down on cover. The covers worn contents and rubbed, decoration dull with age, a little shaken internally, small quarto. 1903. *Josephine with her daughter Marie have written a child's travelogue of their adventures in the Arctic and meeting the indigenous peoples with photos of the ships on Commander Peary's expeditions. Marie was born less than 13 degrees from the Pole and Josephine claimed to be the first to reach the Geographic North Pole.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sketch of Commander Robert E. Peary on Cover (illustrator). 1st. an original, complete issue with articles by/about; Robert E. Peary (at the North Pole), George F. Campbell Wood (Flying Today and Tomorrow), George Kennan (Count Tolstoy and the First Russian Drama), Edward H. Harriman, Arctic, labor/strikes, Booker T. Washington (The Free Negro in Slavery Days).

Condition: Very Good. Publisher: J.T. Moss, 1909. First Edition, First Printing. VERY GOOD in gilt-stamped red cloth-covered boards boards, as issued. Gilt is faded. Boards soiled. Hinge loosening. Previous owner name and address on front free end paper. Not remainder marked. Not book club edition. Not ex-library.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Blue boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket. The dustjacket is not price-clipped, but it has one small closed tear without loss and some tiny edgewear. The top page-edge is dyed blue and has minor fading. Otherwise No Inscriptions or Marks. 382 pp. Illustrated in b/w. Epilogue, Biographical Notes; Two Appendices; Index. Apart from the minor edgewear, fading to the top edge, etc, this is an Excellent, Very Clean, Tight and Bright near 'As New' copy. "Commander Stafford has written a magnificant, authoritive history of the development of the submarine throughout the world. It spans the period from the launching of the first U-1 by Germany in 1906, up to March, 1967, when the United States commissioned the Will Rogers". ; 8vo 8" - 9".

Condition: Good. No jacket, mild shelf wear to extremites. Previous owners name inside front and rear. Blue upper page edge is faded. Gentle tanning to page edges. Text all clear.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 411 pages. Index. Colour frontisplate. Black and white photographic plates. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. Library binding intact. Maps not included. Offered as is. A worthy reading copy.

4pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. He 'went this a.m. to hear Dr Campbell Morgan, there was a huge audience extending into the 2nd. gallery. He did not preach the sermon he had prepared, but said what came into his mind in connection with the death of the King'. He 'passed the Palace & saw the Royal Standard of England flyig at 1/2 mast'. He regrets the king's death, finding him 'such a good sort & such a power for good politically'. The previous Wednesday he went to the Albert Hall and heard Commander Peary lecture before the Royal Geographical Society on his discover of the North Pole. The Hall was full & many photos were thron on a screen. Peary was given the Society's gold medal & Captain Bartlett, his right hand man, a British subject, a silver one. One of the speakers was 'CAptain Scott, who is to command the British Antarctic Expedition [.], he does not look very strong for such a job, but I hope he will carry the Union Jack to the South Pole, as the Stars & Stripes have been carried to the North'. The letter continues with references to 'the Japan British Exhibition', and a 'lecture at the R. I.' by Sir Almroth Wright. Scott was due to leave for the Antarctic on 15 June.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. 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: - 270, 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. 270 270.