Frozen Ships (22 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Condition: 'Very Good'.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Trade paperback. Light wear to edges, corners, surfaces. Light sunning to spine. Translated and with an Introduction and Notes by L. H. Neatby. (xviii)254pp. Few black and white maps. Glossy section of black and white images. Octavo.

Condition: New. Hawk, Leonie Belle (illustrator).

Condition: New. Hawk, Leonie Belle (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good ++. B/W Plates (illustrator). First Edition. SUBTITLED: ` The Arctic Diary of Johann Miertsching 1850 - 1854 '. 254 pages, including INDEX, assisted by 4 b/w plates and two MAPS. Miertsching was enlisted in 1849 by the British Admiralty to accompany Captain McClure as interpreter on explorations to discover the fate of Sir John Franklin. Read more about : Bay of Mercy, Strood, Maui, Ogkak, Cape Bathurst, blubber-lamps,Svarte Hoeke, Providence Point, and Commander McClintock. Cond : Paper wrapper is straw-coloured with black (and white) lettering. Has gold coloured `end-papers'. Front cover graphic shows an 1951 sketch by Creswell of the ship `Investigator' held fast in Arctic ice. Light chipping at some edges and corners .Minor reading crease in spiner. Binding tight. V. light soiling. No names, marks, nor tears. QUote (p. 77) : " The captain appears on deck as usual, but seldom speaks a word and that only to the first lieutenant. I dined with the captain today, read him a sermon after coffee, and we talked on various agreeable topics; he told me how he proposed tomorrow to deal with the men who had burst open the wine and rum kegs ._._._. ." Size: 8vo.

Condition: New. Hawk, Leonie Belle (illustrator).

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 3 pages, illustrated. The Wide World Magazine (1898-1965) captured the thrill of real-life adventure, bringing readers daring tales of exploration, survival, and discovery from across the globe. From treacherous expeditions to remote lands to gripping escapes from danger, it showcased the spirit of adventure that defined its era. The magazine also documented historical events and emerging travel trends, immersing readers in the unknown. With vivid illustrations and detailed narratives, it inspired generations to dream of far-off places, embodying the belief that "Truth is stranger than fiction." This is a genuine, original article, carefully extracted from an historic volume, not a reprint or reproduction! A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dj. 8vo pp. xviii 2 254. Includes maps and index; 20 illustrations in black and white and 10 in color. The vivid accounts told about the four years in the arctic endured by the Investigator and her crew by Johann Miertsching. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. The Arctic Diary of Johann Miertsching 1850- 1854 Translated and with introduction and notes by L.H. Neatby. Clean tight copy. Price unclipped.

hardcover. 1967 First Edition. 254pp, VG in VG dw. . Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. First Edition. xviii, 254 pp, index. [14].

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 254 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. Brown dustjacket in very good condition with black and white titles. Darkened and lightly scuffed on the spine. Lightly worn around the edges. SCARCE. NPC. VG+/VG. Book.

Condition: Fine. RUA17508425.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 8vo pp. xviii 2 254. Includes maps and index; 20 illustrations in black and white and 10 in color. The vivid accounts told about the four years in the arctic endured by the Investigator and her crew by Johann Miertsching. book.

2 vols. Complete with two folding maps, six lithographed plates (four in color), and numerous engravings in the text. 8vo, old half calf over marlbled boards. First edition. Slight dampstaining to the plates in Vol. II, frontispiece trimmed at the fore-edge; neat tissue repairs to both maps; contents otherwise very nice. Both bindings in poor condition (one cover detached); joints broken and crudely repaired; spine labels defective.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 2 vols. 8vo. pp. lii, 506 & viii, 363, ccxxxiii; 4 coloured lithographs, 2 uncoloured lithographs of fossils, 2 folding maps, wood-engs. to text; some foxing, tears to folds of maps neatly repaired, Merewether crest stamped in blind to each title-page, good in contemporary half calf, spines elaborately gilt, boards a little scuffed, an attractive set.

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: 645. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1852 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: 645.

12mo, 19.4cm, The First Edition, in 2 volumes, lii,506 & vii,363,ccxxxiiipp., with 6 lithographed plates (inc. 4 in colour), 10 illustrations from engravings, and 2 colour folding maps, in period style half brown calf, gilt ruled raised bands, gilt spine titles, marbled boards, text clean and sound, a fine set. (Cgc). A.B. 17231. T.P.L. 3214. Sabin 93693. Cooke. 2nd ed. p.232. The author was surgeon aboard one of the ships that took part in the second wave of expeditions in search of Franklin and his crew. The work is a compendium of his notes, written on a daily basis. They sailed from Aberdeen, through Davis Strait, to the western coast of Greenland, and on through Baffin Bay, Lancaster Sound, etc. Penny's ships wintered at Assistance Bay, Cornwallis Island, 1850-51, with ships under Austin, - British naval Franklin search expedition. Numerous sledge parties from both expeditions explored in the area in all directions and Sutherland tells of conversations with other Franklin search parties, and of finding relics of the Franklin expedition.

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 1852. 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:- 623, 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. 623 623.

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 1852. 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: - 637, 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. 637 637.

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 1852. 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: - 645, 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. 645 645.

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 1852. 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:- 608, 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. 608 608.