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WHAT you are you do not see, what you see is your shadow.
[publisher: University of London Press, Warwick Square, London] Hardcover First reprint, originally published in 1947. 179pp. Ex library with stamp to verso of ffep and to verso of pg179, small piece of card glued to fep. Delightful and profuse bw illustrations by the author including lovely double page spread of world map to rear, cracked to hinge between verso of ffep and half title page, wonderful colour endpapers remain free from inscription, small number written to top right hand corner of ffep. Bound in blue cloth with gilt vignette of globe to upper, gilt text small library number to spine, a little worn to edges but in very good condition. Displayed within original matte unclipped 15s dust jacket, beautifully illustrated in colour depicting a ship being loaded to upper, and numerous ships in the ocean to lower, pink spine with black text small library number to tail, a little worn toe edges with small closed tears, now protected within non adhesive wrap. A rare and delightful book in remarkably good condition considering it is exlibrary. [Hereford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1959]
[publisher: University of London Press. 1947 1st edition.] 9.5 x 6.5 inches. In green cloth covers with maroon lettering to spine and globe to front. With illustrated dustwrapper. Pictorial endpapers. In very good condition with very good dustwrapper (dw; Slightly rubbed around edges. Not price clipped with protective plastic wrap). Mild foxing to edges. Else a clean and tight copy. 179 pp. With colour plates & many b/w illustrations in text. The author tells the story of the early explorers and how they added to the map of the world. [DORCHESTER, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1947]
[publisher: University of London Press Ltd., Warwick Square, London] Hardcover First Edition Describes the steady growth of man's knowledge of the extent of his world through the discoveries of merchants, warriors, and explorers. [WIGTON, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1947]
[publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, NY] Hardcover Original green cloth titled in red, red topstain, map endpages. Stated 2nd printing. Hint of shelfsoil to edges else fine condition. The DJ in mylar is slightly sunned to spine/edges. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall [Northridge, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1944]
[publisher: Alfred A. Knopf] Hardcover First Edition Light green cloth. States "First Edition". The cloth has overall uneven fading. Bumps to the spine ends. With several double-page color illustrations and others in black & white. The dust jacket has chips to the spine ends and a few other small chips. Price clipped. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall [El Cajon, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1943]
[publisher: Knopf,, NY:] Hardcover Illustrated by the author. Eighth printing. Previous owner's book-plate on rear paste-down, else very good in a very good (moderate edge wear with a few small chips), price clipped dust jacket. ; 171 pages B000JBYJ3E [Springfield, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1959]
[publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition Bookplate to a preliminary page else a clean and bright example of the First Edition in a mildly worn jacket. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall [Martinez, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1943]
[publisher: Alfred A Knopf Inc, New York] Hardcover First Edition 171, 9 unnumbered pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm. green full cloth with brown illustration of a caravel on front board. Scarce copy of an early title from this author and illustrator. [Austin, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1943]
[publisher: Alfred A Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition This is a stated-first edition of a very scarce early book from the pen of Roger Duvoisin, the artist and writer who brought you Petunia. This work is richly and graphically illustrated both in black and white and with full double-page color plates. This magnificent volume explores the story of the discoveries of the world through the courage and bravery of stout-hearted fellows like Marco Polo Magellan, etc. Maps are featured as part of the discovery process with some map illustrations included. The book itself is in Very Good+ condition with only the slightest loosening of the binding. The Very Good- dustjacket retains the original $2.50 price and is bright and clean, but has considerable small chipping on top front and back. The flaps have faired much better. [Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1943]
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