Polar Books
 Markham, Clements R: THRESHOLD OF THE UNKNOWN REGIONS. , London: Sampson Low Marston Low & Searle, 1873.2nd Edition: xvi, (1), 357pp, (2pp publishers advertisements), illustrated, 9 maps (8 folding, many coloured). Purple cloth covers with gilt titling. Arctic Bib.10949 - History of Arctic exploration region by region, from the early times to 1870; with concluding chapters on best route to the Pole, the scientific results of arctic exploration, and proceedings towards despatch of a British Arctic Expedition in 1875. NEEDS REBINDING. Covers are disbound and in very tatty, poor state, owners inscription on fep, repaired tear to first folding map, text block fairly sturdy, folding map laid in at page 157 is a facsimile, all other maps, illustrations, charts present and original, pages age toned but clean. A rare item. Fair (Book ref. 2428) £75.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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