Captain Cook R N the Resolute Mariner
by Eugenius Philalethes
ISBN: 0875950493
ISBN-13: 9780875950495
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Oregon Historical Society Pr
Published date: 1974
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Captain Cook R N the Resolute Mariner
Thomas Vaughan
Oregon Historical Society Pr. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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Captain Cook, R. N. The Resolute Mariner: An International Record of Oceanic Discovery
Vaughan, Thomas & Murray-Oliver, A. A. St. C. M
Portland, OR: 1974, The Oregon Historical Society, 1974. First edition trade paperback, VG. Clean and unmarked copy, corners lightly rubbed. 97pp., illustrations, maps.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall. ( more information)
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Captain Cook, R. N., The Resolute Mariner: An International Record of Oceanic Discovery
Vaughan, Thomas
Portland, OR: Oregon Historical Society , (1974). Paperback 9" x 8". 97pp. Illustrated glossy paper wrappers. Over 200 illustrations. A very good copy with rubbing & light wear to wrappers, otherwise clean & unmarked. Catalogue for an exhibition at the Oregon Historical Society providing a visual and narrative description of Cook's three great voyages. ( more information)
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Captain Cook, R.N.: The Resolute Mariner - An International Record of Oceanic Discovery
Vaughan, Thomas et al
Oregon: Oregon Historical Society , 1974. This book catalogues a collection of items associated with Captain Cook which were placed in a museum exhibition . Illustrated with numerous black & white photos, this softcover book from 1974 is in Good Condition with slight cover wear.. Trade Paperback. Good Cond., Slight Cover Wear. Illus. by Illustrated. 8x9 Inches. ( more information)
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Captain Cook R N the Resolute Mariner
Vaughan, Thomas
Oregon Historical Society Pr. Hardcover. 0875950493 Excellent Condition 1974 Edition Large Soft cover book, Clean pages, no writing in book, NO creases mild edge wear rub, This book GREAT! Shop & Save with us at kjcactusbooks! . Very Good. ( more information)
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Captain Cook: The Resolute Mariner. An International Record of Oceanic Discovery
Vaughn, Thomas
Portland, OR: Oregon Historical Society. (1974). First Edition. Hardcover. Hardbound. Square octavo. xiii + 97pp. Illustrated with two hundred twelve black & white photo reproductions. Map endpapers. Blue cloth with title stamped in gilt on spine. In Fine Condition. Housed in the publisher's red slipcase ( more information)
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Vaughan, Thomas
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.: Oregon Historical Society Pr, 1974. Fine hardback book in fine red slipcase. Spine sunfaded. Anniversary exhibition catalogue with 200+ catalogue entries, many b+w and some color illus.With Eshibition flyer. This book ships from Hawaii, consequently the shipping time by media mail is 4-6 weeks to U.S. Mainland, so if you need the book before that please select Priority Mail.. Fine/Slipcase. ( more information)
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Captain Cook, R. N., the Resolute Mariner: An International Record of Oceanic Discovery
Thomas Vaughn; A. A. St. C. M. Murray-Oliver
Portland, OR: Oregon Historical Society Press, 1974 97 pages including index. Blue pictorial covers with gold lettering show mild edgewear with light crease to bottom front corner, 1/2 inch scar on back cover, with rubbing along back spine. A catalog of an exhibition by the Oregon Historical Society, with photographs and explanatory text, along with an introduction by Edmund Hayes and articles by the authors.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket as Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information)
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