William Menster (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 206 Pages; 12 Chapters; Foreword In Front Of Book. Pages Tight; Minor Page Wear; Several Photos Through Pages. End Pages And Outside Of Book Cover Show Some Smudges And Residue Of Scotch Tape Holding Dust Jacket. Gray Linen Like Hard Covers With Illustration And Spine. Moderate Shelf Wear. Dust Jacket Has Mylor Cover; Blue And Red Lettering And Illustration On Front Jd; Foreword On Back Of Dj By Richard Byrd To Chaplain Menster. Story Of An Operations High-Jump (The 4Th Byrd Expedition To The Antarctic) A Thrilling Adventure Of The Great Peacetime Navy's Most Unusual Adventure-Told From A New And Unique Point Of Vies Of A Chaplain. Science, History, Geography Are Include In The Story Of Sturdy Men Who Braved Unknown Dangers, Fought The Common Enemies Of Ice And Cold, And Brought The Group To Success And Safety. Chapter Headings Include: Operation High-Jump; Tropical Crossing; Into The Ice Pack; Death On Ice; The Blessing Of A Continent; The Coming Of Byrd; Storm Across The Barrier; North And The Blessed Night, Etc. Very Rare Vintage Copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Edge wear to jacket. Owner name. Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 166 pages. 9.00x0.38x6.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. Presumed 1st. Pub by The Bruce Publishing Co., Milwaukee, NAP, presumed 1st Edition. Single line inscription on ffep, SIGNED in ink by author William J. Menster. NOT exLib. VG+ cond. hardcover, no dj. Light gray cloth over bds w/ blue pict dec on front cover & blue lettering on spine. Book is complete, intact & unmarked. Illustrated in b&w. 206pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG+ cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Pub by The Bruce Pub. Co., Milwaukee, 1949. NOT exLib. VG or better cond. hardcover, no dj. Light gray cloth over bds w/ blue pict dec on front cover, & blue lettering on spine. Inscribed & SIGNED by author William J. Menster on ffep, o/w book is complete, intact & unmarked. Illustrated in b&w. 206pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG or better cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. 8vo. Stiff blue pictorial wrappers. vii, 206pp. Illustrations. Near fine. "5th Printing for 50th Anniversary" reprint edition, tight and handsome, of this popular account of Byrd's 1946 fourth Antarctic expedition ("Operation Highjump") by the expedition chaplain. Undated, but likely 1996. Boldly signed and inscribed by him in black ballpoint on the half-title page: "to Jim / with blessings / Father Bill.".

Paperback. 8vo. Stiff glazed pictorial wrappers. 40pp. Illustrations. Fine. Undated (likely 1999), probable sole printing of this slim memoir by this member of Byrd's 1946 fourth Antarctic expedition ("Operation Highjump"). Boldly signed by him in blue ballpoint on the half-title page, where he adds "with blessings." Menster (1913-2007) is best known as the first clergyman to visit Antarctica, which he recounts in his memoir "Strong Men South.".

Paperback. 8vo. Stiff blue pictorial wrappers. vii, 206pp. Illustrations. Fine. Undated later reprint of this 1949 narrative -- tight 'n' bright, clean 'n' pristine -- handsomely inscribed and signed by Menster in black ballpoint on the title page: "to Louise / Blessings on Your / new job / Father Bill." A popular account of Byrd's fourth Antarctic expedition by the expedition chaplain.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. The author inscribed on the front end page and dated it Easter 1971. The book is in very good condition with light wear and is clean and the dust jacket are in good plus condition with light wear and light soiling and is in a high quality clear plastic Demco protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Brown cloth first edition has wear to edges and points and some staining to covers. Toning to edges and end papers. No jacket. Inscribed to ffep by Menster. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Blue cloth first edition has wear to edges and points and some staining to covers. No jacket. Inscribed to ffep by Menster. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author.

Condition: Good. 8vo. Signs of minor shelf wear. Minimal creasing. Original Price on Dust Jacket: $2.75VG.

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: 240. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1949 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: 240.

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 1949. 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:- 242, 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. 242 242.