Peary U S N (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Black cloth on boards with gilt decoration to front and gilt lettering to spine. Mild bumping and rubbing to extremities. Very clean and tidy, and firm, throughout. Illustrated with black and white photographs within the text. The two fold-out maps located at the back of the book are a little creased from poor re-folding, but are intact and, apart from small closed tears at the hinges, are complete. A heavy book, which will incur extra carriage charges for non UK customers.

Hardback. No Dustjacket. Bound in Pictorial Boards. Very Good Condition. Corner bumps, spine fade, minor edge rubs and some fraying to top edge of spine. Some tarnishing to gilt lettering on front cover. Browning to perimeter of interior pages otherwise a tight sound unmarked copy of the book.

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: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Embossed pictorial cloth covers, no dust jacket. Covers are darkened a bit and show rubbing wear. Tight, square binding. Clean interior. xii, [3], 17-448 pages. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Contents by chapter title: I. The Dramatic Announcements of Cook and Peary, II. The Story of Peary's Great Exploit, III. Side-lights on the Peary Expedition, IV. Early Life and Experiences of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, V. Cook in the Antarctic and in Alaska, VI. Bradley's Account of the Cook Expedition, VII. Robert E. Peary, the Indomitable Polar Explorer, VIII. Peary Crosses Greenland, IX. Peary's Farthest North of 1905-6, X. Europe Gives Honor to Dr. Cook, XI. Receptions of Cook and Peary on American Soil, XII. The Controversy Between Cook and Peary, XIII. Interesting Scientific Work in the Arctic, XIV. Animals of the Arctic Region, XV. Terrors and Mysteries of the Polar Regions, XVI. The Search for the Northwest Passage, XVII. The Ross and Parry Polar Voyages. XVIII. The First Franklin Expeditions, XIX. The Terrible Fate of the Sir John Franklin Expedition, XX. Dr. Kane's famous Arctic Voyage, XXI. Hayes, Hall and other Hardy Adventurers, XXII. Nordenskiold and the Northeast Passage, XXIII. The Horrors of the "Jeannette" Expedition, XXIV. Melville Finds the Remains of the DeLong Party, XXV. Greely's Arctic Winter of Starvation, XXVI. Nansen's Memorable Voyage in the "Fram", XXVII. Andree's Fatal Flight Northward in a Balloon, XXVIII. Modern Vikings in the Arctic Seas, XXVIX. Abruzzi, the Royal Italian Explorer, XXIX. The Problem of the Antarctic Zone, XXX. Shackleton on the Threshold of the South Pole.

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".

hard cover, ex library, two fold out maps in place, brown cloth, 411 pages, 6 5/8 x 9 7/8 inches, 1st edition, very good book condition, no dust jacket, non-fiction,

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No d/w. First Edition. xx + 411pp; With ninety-eight illustrations by the author and two maps; Black cloth stamped with gilt vignette of image of man, sled and dogs; A bright and clean copy though covers rubbed and some chipping to head and tail of spine; Digital photos available on request; Size: Large 8vo; A heavy item; Book.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1st UK Edition: xx, 411pages, illustrated, with 98 illustrations by the author and two folding maps. Original black/brown cloth, gilt vignette of man, sled and dogs to front cover. The account of the second unsuccessful attempt by Peary, in 1906, to reach the North Pole. He was forced to turn back 175 miles from his destination. He passed Ellesmere Land to Cape Sheridan and the Arctic Basin, returning along the coast of Greenland. In this, his second to last expedition he claimed to have reached 87º06', the farthest north any had yet been. Arctic Biblio,13226. Ricks p. 169. Peary made several expeditions attempting to reach the North Pole. In this, his 1906 expedition, he reached latitude 87degrees 06minutes N, about 175 miles from the Pole, the closest to the Pole yet achieved. While ostensibly failures, these expeditions allowed him to test his equipment, dogs and men, honing his skills for what he later (1909) reported to be a successful achievement of the Pole. These 1906 journeys passed Ellesmere Land to Cape Sheridan and the Arctic Basin. He returned to his ship by sledge along the Northern Coast of Greenland. There is appended a report of Peary's explorations in 1898-1902. Whether Peary himself ever reached the North Pole is a subject of some controversy today. Shelfware, bumped, previous owners bookplate to front pastedown, frontispiece and couple of pages cracking at hinge, age toning to pages, contents clean, small tear to one of the two folding maps. This is the first UK edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Antarctic; 1900-1920; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2687.

A Very Good Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Green cloth binding with raised decoration to front panel. Top edge gilt a bit dulled. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Both fold-out maps at rear of binding are present. With ninety-five photographs by the author, and a frontispiece in colour by Albert Operti. Royal Ocatvo; 4to; 10.25 inches tall; 411 pages with an index. Gift inscription in Year of Publication. First Edition, First printing. Ref: AB 13226; Stam 5.10. The book was published one year prior to Peary's final attempt to reach the pole. The reviewer for Georgaphic Journal, [Sept. 1907] praises Peary's efforts and his use of the Inuit to reach his goals. Although the ship reached a high latitude of Ellesmere Island, the expedition was played by an epidemic (probably from diseased whale meat). After advance parties prepared the way, Peary was stopped at 84 Deg 30 min. by a blizzard. After sending back the advance parties Henson and Peary pressed on. Whether they established a new record as they claimed was debated.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Illustrated with 95 photographs by the author, two maps and a frontispiece in color by Albert Operti. Signed by Peary with brief personalization "best regards of the author". Only Peary's autograph (in fountain pen) is in the authors hand. Bound in publishers full green cloth, titles and cover decoration in gilt. Narrow fragment of cloth at spine head partly detached, wear to cloth at tips with rubbing to boards at bottom board edge. Binding remains tight, entirely free of any former owner marking. Both maps tipped in at rear with original folds, short splits at two folds else well preserved. Photos upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Captain Spry's set of this Classic Account with his personal bookplate in each volume ! 2 vols. Demy 8vo. Original navy cloth, lettered gilt & decorated silver vignette to each front board. A little rubbed. Complete with Folding Map, panorama and plates. Vol.1;- lxxx +521pps. / Vol. 2;- xiv + 625pps. Uncut / T.e.gilt. Inner joints tender otherwise a VERY GOOD SET AND A MOST IMPORTANT ASSOCIATION COPY ! (Extra postage required for overseas shipping).

Quarter Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Green hard boards, tips and spine ends bumped and with modest wear, gold gilt print on spine and graphics on front cover in very good condition, gold gilt on leaf ends top. Clean and tight inside with the back spine just starting. (see picture) Vintage map attached to the inside back cover. Book has been signed by the author and with inscription, see pictures. 411 pages with none missing and none damaged. Rare volume. Very rare to find in such good condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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.

Paperback. Condition: Good condition. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Edition. New York: Broadway Magazine, 1910. Photograph available upon request. First Edition. A single issue of this monthly magazine. NOT print on demand or a modern reprint. NOT a library discard. Good condition. Cover has edgewear and small chips. Minor dampstain, mostly in the margin. Pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. NO owner's name or bookplate. Bound in the original wraps with a full color cover photo of Peayy's US flag "which he nailed to the North Pole." Over 100 pages of ads (Peary's endorsement for Kodak cameras and film, early automobile advertising [National Motor Vehicle Co.], Vaseline, books by Mark Twain, Jack London, etc. Lacks ad pages 121-124. Questions on content? Please inquire. This issue has Commander Peary's first person account of "The Discovery of the North Pole" (pp. 159 - 176, and 303 - 304. Illustrated with map and numerous photos. First Edition. Softcover. Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.