New York: The Macmillan Company, 1932. First Edition. . A Hard Cover. Jordan, Charlotte Brewster. An unusual travel book: the story of an American boy accompanying his uncle traveling on business through Spain, tracing Christopher Columbus, exploring the ancient places, seeing documents and relics, watching Columbus coming alive. Grey cloth with black titling and coat of arms on front, black titling on spine, illustrated endpapers, colour frontispiece, numerous black and white photographs, 201 pages. Spine sunned, back left corner lightly bumped, interior is clean and tight. Dust jacket is price clipped, some age darkening, edge wear with closed tears and chipping, shelf wear, a one-inch open tear at bottom of back, a one-inch rubbed spot near base of spine. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Bookseller: Black Sheep Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 009860
Title: Discovering Christopher Columbus
Author: Jordan, Charlotte Brewster
Illustrator: Jordan, Charlotte Brewster
Format/Binding: A Hard Cover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Macmillan Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1932
Keywords: DISCOVERING CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, CHARLOTTE BREWSTER JORDAN, HISTORY,
Bookseller catalogs: Exploration;

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