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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 144 pages. Illustrated. The Battle of Midway { Return to the Battle of Midway; Ghosts and Survivors Return to the Battle of Midway} After crippling the U. S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Japan set out to deal it a death blow at Midway. Fifty- six years later former foes relive those harrowing hours as explorer Robert D. Ballard locates the grave of the U. S. S. Yorktown. Blues Highway { Traveling the Blues Highway} One of the largest internal migrations in U. S. history took place this century as black Americans left the South in search of social and economic equality, carrying with them the soulful music known as the blues. Galápagos Underwater In the grip of El Nino the normally cold, rich seas that support a bountiful food chain warmed, with dire consequences to penguins, iguanas, and sea lions. Galápagos Islands { Galápagos: Paradise in Peril} Tourism, development, and abnormal weather threaten the unique island ecosystem that inspired Darwin s theory of natural selection. Copper Age { Journey to the Copper Age} Archaeologists retrace a copper- trading route used 6, 500 years ago and unearth discoveries that shed light on the lives of ancient metalworkers in the Middle East. Vernal Pools { The Pools of Spring} As winter melts away, small ponds begin to dot the fields and woodlands of North America. By mid- spring they teem with salamanders and frogs Texas Hill Country { A Special Place: Texas Hill Country} Sit a spell by the cool, spring- fed streams of central Texas and you ll see why cityfolk are heading for the hills.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 289-432. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 721-856. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 1-144. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 433-576. Slight sun fading down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated orange paper wrap covers [soft back], black lettering to the front, lovely illustrated advertisements to the rear and to the inside front and rear covers. 8vo. 9'' x 5¾''. Contains 16 pages of advertisements and pages 433-576. Slight sun fading down the spine, nibbling of the front cover to the bottom of the spine and top edge and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt insignia to the front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (vii), 262 pp + i + 8 pp catalogue pp. Just a little surface rubbing to the boards, contents in Fine and fresh condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. BUDDHISM, HINDU, DHARMA.

8½'' x 5''. Certified Copy No. 62 of 70 first day Royal Navy cover stamped envelope. SIGNED 'Alan West'. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. FALKLAND ISLANDS.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2 volume set, 8.5 inches tall. A most attractive 18th century tree calf with gilt bands, twin labels and elegant gilt tooling to the panels. There is some splitting to the joints of the upper boards but the books are still firm and tight.

1p, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded for postage. Addressed to 'Mr. J. G. Gillman / 50 High Street / Chislehurst, Kent / England'. Good firm signature, 'W R Anderson', with 'Commander, U.S. Navy / Written following the Nautilus's arctic transit, 3 August 1958: 'Thank you for your letter and kind appreciation. The people of England have given us a truly wonderful welcome and we are all deeply appreciative.' He asks him to accept the signature that he is attaching, for his autograph collection. See Image.