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Return from the Pole (SIGNED and Inscribed to Mrs. Fred High by Helene Cook Vetter)
by Frederick A. Cook
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good-
- Seller
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Winston, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Pellegrini & Cudahy, 1951. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good-. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcover with dust jacket. Original price of $4.50 still present on the front flap. DJ shows quite a bit of edge and corner wear/scuffing/tears and chips. The cloth boards underneath are still clean and show only minor edge and corner bumps. Although the author is listed as Frederick A. Cook of the Perry/Cook controversy to the North Pole. Mr. Cook passed away in 1940 and this book was published through his daughter Helene Cook Vetter, whose name appears on the copyright page, and Frederick J. Pohl (editor). Front end page shows a personalized inscription, dated December 6 of 1953, in which she presented the book to the wife of Fred High, who was the editor of The Platform of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. High had written letters and statements on the Cook-Peary controversy which was presented to the United States Senate, Committee on Expenditures in the War Department. The inscription reads as follows: " To Mrs. High: In appreciation for the strong bond of friendship that existed between your husband and my father. Fred High's writings have been an inspiration as well as valuable reference material, to help me carry on my work in seeking complete vindication. Sincerely, Helene Cook Vetter". Binding is good with no issues, pages are toned and some foxing is present, mainly around the end pages. Dust jacket has been placed in a protective sleeve after photos were taken.
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- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2200622
- Title
- Return from the Pole (SIGNED and Inscribed to Mrs. Fred High by Helene Cook Vetter)
- Author
- Frederick A. Cook
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Pellegrini & Cudahy
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1951
- Pages
- 334
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Bookseller catalogs
- First Editions; Collectible;
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Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
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Winston, Georgia
About Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
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