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New York: Cooper Square, 2001. Reprint of Revised 1913 Edition. Paperback. Near Fine. Being the record of the expedition that first reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909. With the final summary of the polar controversy." New introduction by Robert M. Bryce, 610 pages plus index. ; 6 x 9

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Cooper Square Press, 2001. Reprint Edition . Soft cover. New/No Jacket. Tradepaper. Photographs, Drawings. N/none, pb, vi-xlviii, 610pp + Indexes. Perfect bound, color illustrated stiff paper wraps with white and yellow colored text on upper and white text on spine; no chips or tears; spine not creased. Interior pages clean, unmarked, bright; b&w photographs throughout. Binding is straight and tight.

New York: Cooper Square, 2001. Paperback. Fine. 610 pages plus index. new introduction by Robert M. Bryce. ; 6 x 8 7/8

New York: Cooper Square Press, 2001. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (48)610pp + index. Photos. Drawings. New intro by Robert Bryce. Promoting global literacy for over 30 years.

Mitchell, Kennerley. Good+. 1912. Hardcover. Faint ex-library markings on the bottom of the spine. Some shelf wear and rubbing to the spine edges and corners. Some fading to the spine. .

New York.: Cooper Square., 2001.. Reprint.. Soft cover.. Fine copy. . Octavo.. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.

Mitchell Kennerley, New York, 1912. 8" X 5.5" in red cloth with gilt lettering. Lettering faded but legible; moderate soil; edges soiled; Bookplate inside front cover; Name and date on pre-title page: GOOD. 604pp. Illustrated.. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket.

Pittsburgh: Polar Pub. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. Reissue. Hardcover. 0966561325 . International orders may require additional postage. ; Inscribed by the Cover background photographer, Donald M. Robinson. Includes new assessments by geographers & explorers. The original title & text of the classic 1911 book. ; 599 pages .

New York: Cooper Square Publishers, 2001. USreprint in soft cover format, 8vo, 610pp, new introduction Robert M Bryce; photo illustrations; card covers; VG+ Copy. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York and London: Mitchell, Kennerley, 1912. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover in red cloth lettered in gilt. xx+604 pp. with index, appendix of field notes and addtional appendix "Questions The Enter Calculations For Position of The North Pole". With 32 monochrome plates. The second edition, the first being published a year earlier by a provate publishing house. Record of the expedition to the North Pole that first reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909, with a final summary of the Polar Controversy. Cook claimed to have reached the North Pole in April, 1908, which would have been a year before Peary. His claims have been cast into doubt, some believing taht he indeed reached the Pole while others claimed he achieved the "Pole du Froid" instead. Very good with spotting to the spine strip and a couple spots to the front cloth.

Kessinger Publishing. Used - Like New. Used - Like New. This is a reproduction of an out of print title. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

New York & London: Mitchell Kennerley, 1912. Hardcover. Good+ with no dust jacket. Red cloth, 604 pages, inscribed on free front endpaper "To Mr. Scott A. Palmer with the Compliments of Frederick A. Cook San Diego Apr. 6 '13." Three facing pages stained by acidic paper (1 x 2 1/2"), l" chip missing from bottom of page 277, text block very slightly loose in covers, spine ends and corners slightly bumped, cover sightly soiled.; 5 1/2 x 8"; Signed by Author.

MITCHELL KENNERLY, 1913. PRESS EDITION THIRD PRINTING 60T. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON FRONT FLYLEAF 604PP WITH APPENDIX AND ADVERTISEMENTS, 50 PLATES AND ILLUSTRATIONS, BLUE BOARDS WITH BLACK LETTERING ON COVER WITH DECORATION OF NORTH POLE AND BLACK LETTERING TO SPINE STILL BRIGHT AND TIGHT BINDING. author describes his journey across Ellesmere Island to Axel Heiberg and northwards, as he claims, to the Pole; also included are chapters on the Inuit and their customs, the ice and snow conditions, and a new design for a sleigh, as well as a lengthy discussion regarding the controversy over his Polar claims.

The Polar Publishing Co, 1911. Cloth. Good. 1st Edition; xx, 604pp, illustrated, frontispiece, plus 49 b/w photographic illustrations. Original brown pictorial cloth lettered in gilt. Cook's original purpose in exploring the region west of Greenland was ostensibly to organize a hunting expedition. Just north of Etah, Cook decided that conditions were good enough for an assault on the North Pole, and set out on his journey over the sea ice with two Eskimo companions, two sledges and 26 dogs. Cook is one of the most controversial figures in the history of polar exploration. His supporters claim that he was the hero of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, the first to climb Mt. McKinley, and the first to stand at the North Pole (allegedly only four days before Robert Peary). Others insist that Cook faked his claims to both Mt. McKinley and the North Pole, and continued a career of deceit by using the mail to defraud investors in a Texas oil promotion, for which he was convicted and spent five years… Read More

New York: Polar Publishing Co, 1911. 1st (US) edition, large 4to, 604pp, photo illustrations; all plates present as called for although the plate listed as facing page 200 is in fact facing 202; the head of the spine has had a repair carried out on an L-shaped tear, pretty successfully ( see image); there are some signs of wear to all extrems but nothing very serious; the image to fr board is sound as is lettering; previous owner's name and address to ffep; by and large this is a respectable example of a big book that rarely travels well and is most uncommon; G/VG Copy, no DJ; NB This is a large heavy book well outside the preset postage tariffs; however for simplicity this item has been priced accordingly and no extra postage will be required unless buyer wants overseas sending. Overseas, which includes Europe and the Republic of Ireland, both surface and air, would be expensive. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York The Polar Publishing Co. 1911 1st edition. Hardback. Approx 10 x 7.5 inches. In brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front and design of faces to front. In very good condition. Minor rubbing to edges, corners and ends of spine. Endpapers very good. Front itssue guard slightly darkened along edge. Else inside pages very clean and tight throughout. An excellent copy. 604pp. 50 B&W photo illustrations. Including some B&W diagrams and tailpieces.

The Polar Publishing Co, 1911. Cloth. Very Good. 1st Edition; xx, 604pp, illustrated, frontispiece, plus 49 b/w photographic illustrations. Original brown pictorial cloth lettered in gilt. Cook's original purpose in exploring the region west of Greenland was ostensibly to organize a hunting expedition. Just north of Etah, Cook decided that conditions were good enough for an assault on the North Pole, and set out on his journey over the sea ice with two Eskimo companions, two sledges and 26 dogs. Cook is one of the most controversial figures in the history of polar exploration. His supporters claim that he was the hero of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, the first to climb Mt. McKinley, and the first to stand at the North Pole (allegedly only four days before Robert Peary). Others insist that Cook faked his claims to both Mt. McKinley and the North Pole, and continued a career of deceit by using the mail to defraud investors in a Texas oil promotion, for which he was convicted and spent five… Read More