Lot 110

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G. P. Putnam's Sons, NY, 1926. (FIRST EDITION 3rd printing June 1926) It contains 439 pages. "The twenty-four hundred ton steam yacht ARCTURUS, equipped with a splendid oceanographic outfit, steamed from Brooklyn on February 12th, 1925 for a six month expedition to the Galapagos, returning to New York on July 30th of the same year. In the interval the ARCTURUS steamed a distance of over 13, 600 miles, touching at Norfolk, Bermuda, Panama, Cocos Island and the Galapagos and bringing back 11, 000 feet of splendid motion picture film and hundred of colored plates and photographs. This book is a scientifically accurate, popular presentation of the highlights and vivid experiences of the expedition. " Colorful endpapers. Eight full-page color plates, printed on one side only, each protected by a tissue guard containing helpful information. 69 b/w illustrations, including maps, but mostly photos. Index. The Log of the ARCTURUS by William Beebe and Ruth Rose takes up pages 384-425. Appendix A: Notes on the Fauna of Osborn Island. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 6.75" x 9.5"
  • Condition:
  • Very Good Condition with no missing or torn pages.

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May 25, 2020 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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