Oxford ; New York: Pergamon Press, 1980. first edition. Paperback. Fine copy in very good slipcase.. Quarto in light blue wrappers in light blue slip case; 253 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 26 cm + 19 maps in envelope; fine copy; fine maps in very good slipcase with shelf wear and rubbing to edges; o/w wrappers are clean; pages are clean, crisp, bright and free of marks and creases; binding is tight and square; a gently used copy. In English. || Series: Pergamon marine series Volume 3; Note(s): "An elementary description of the four main divisions of the world ocean, of their limits, forms, topography, wind systems, climatology, surface circulation, and hydrological characteristics and structure."/ Errata slip inserted./ Nineteen folded maps laid in./ Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Bookseller: Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 86703
Title: Descriptive Regional Oceanography
Author: Tchernia, P
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Fine copy in very good slipcase.
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: first edition
ISBN 10: 008020919X
ISBN 13: 9780080209197
Publisher: Pergamon Press
Place of Publication: Oxford ; New York
Date Published: 1980
Keywords: Oceanography
Bookseller catalogs: Geography;

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