Compass, A Story of Exploration and Innovation
by Gurney, Alan
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Compass, A Story of Exploration and Innovation, Gurney, Alan. Published by W. W. Norton. New York, 2004. First Edition. 320pp. with black and white illustrations. Quarter rust cloth over cream boards, gilt titles. Small bump to top front corner, and otherwise both volume and unclipped jacket are in fine condition.
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- Bookseller
- Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA) (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4468
- Title
- Compass, A Story of Exploration and Innovation
- Author
- Gurney, Alan
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
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Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA)
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About the Seller
Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA)
Biblio member since 2016
North Vancouver, British Columbia
About Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA)
Welcome! BACK LANE BOOKS is home to thousands of carefully selected antiquarian, rare and used books. Visitors are welcome - please phone ahead to make an appointment. I strive to provide accurate descriptions of each listing and I always include my own photographs of the item for sale. Appraisals are also available. Colleen Croft.
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- Gilt
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