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Maritime List 207
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Maritime List 206 |
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Catalog 207
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Posted November 20, 2011
This is a listing of fine and rare maritime books, charts and manuscripts, mostly acquired over the past few months. It features two very unusual American whaling logs from the 1760s, classic works pertaining to the exploration of the Pacific Northwest coast, several circumnavigations, a sailor's eyewitness acount of the charge of the Light Brigade, some scarce polar exploration narratives, and the journal of a 19th century Grand Banks fishing schooner.
The Fine Print - Books are in Good to Very Good antiquarian condition unless stated otherwise. Ink signatures and bookplates not noted unless they significantly mar the appearance of the book.
Postage - is $5.00 first book, $2.00 each additional book inside U.S. Other orders will be billed at cost. All domestic shipments are insured.
We recommend ordering by email, since queries are processed in the order in which they are received, whereas phone messages may not be picked up immediately if we happen to be out of the office. Orders may be left any time. For a live answer try calling 978 283 5299 between 12 and 5 daily, Mon.-Sat. When leaving a message please give the item numbers you desire and your phone number. No response to a message left on our machine means prior sale.
Payment - We accept MC, Visa, PayPal, check or money order. WE DO NOT RETAIN CREDIT CARD NUMBERS, so if your are paying by MC or Visa you’ll have to provide that information. (Our answering machine at 978 283 5299 is secure.)
We will ship and bill prior customers and institutions. New customers and overseas orders are requested to pay with order in U.S. dollars or upon receipt of a pro forma invoice.
Copyright Ten Pound Island Book Co.
Please remember that we are interested in purchasing old and rare books of all kinds, especially those related to ships and the sea. We hope you'll call, write, or email if you have books to sell.
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