Lardner gibbon (40 Ergebnisse)

BPM. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

BPM. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Washington, 1854; PART II, ONLY; 33RD Congress, 1st Session; purple cloth covered boards; top edges and spine faded; edge and corner wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; fold-our maps with large tears at hinges; foxed; musty odor present; Interior is clean and unmarked; 389 pages. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 2 volumes (414, iii, x, 339 pages, 52 leaves of plates) : illustrations. Set does not include separate Atlas volume. Rebound in buckram, with previous owner's name gold-stamped to foot of spines. Bindings strong, mild rubbing to boards. Part 1, bumping to head and foot of spine, gold-stamped lettering to spine bright; rear inner hinge cracked but holding, small dampstain at fore-edge, affecting first 18 leaves, mild foxing to text, old tape repair to fore-edge of several leaves, all plates present. Part 2, gold-stamped lettering to spine rubbed but legible; inner hinges strong, contents unmarked, old tape repair to fore-edge of several leaves, all plates present.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Volume 2 only. Boards are bent, cover shows minor wear, tear, and rubbing. Pages are tanned with minor foxing.

1853. Zustand: Good. Washington, 1853; faded purple cloth covered boards; edge and corner wear; spine edges frayed; back strip faded; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; notations and Previous owner's name on free front end paper; foxed; 414 pages.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. full leather cover shows minor wear, rubbing, soiling, and writing on the spine. pages lightly tanned and foxed.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1853; Washington; Part 1 only; brown cloth covered boards with gold titles; spine is faded; edge and corner wear; heavy rubbing; foxing and tide mark on interior pages; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 414 pages.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, 417 pages, publisher's brown embossed cloth, bookplate badly removed at front pastedown, inked name of Lucas R. Williams, leaf 129 / 130 has a machine-made hole in the bottom margin, not affecting the text, significant foxing. Embossed "House Document" on top cover. Slight wear to binding, tight. Illustrated with 16 chromolithographs by Ackerman New York, drawn by various artists. These two naval lieutenants split their exploring parties into two groups to survey a greater amount of the Amazon River Valley. This, Part 1, covers Lt. Herndon's travels. Later, as captain of the S. S. Central America, also known as the "Ship of Gold", in 1857, he perished when that ship foundered in a hurricane, with the loss of 425 lives. …

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. ISBN 0802137040. Book.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 is a book written by William Lewis Herndon in 1854. The book is a detailed account of Herndon's exploration of the Amazon River valley in South America. Herndon was a United States Navy officer who was sent on a mission to explore the region and gather information about its natural resources, geography, and indigenous people. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the expedition. Herndon describes the journey up the river, the various towns and settlements he encountered along the way, and the many challenges he faced, including dangerous rapids, dense jungle, and hostile natives. He also provides detailed observations of the flora and fauna of the region, including descriptions of exotic animals like the jaguar and the anaconda. One of the most interesting aspects of the book is Herndon's interactions with the indigenous people of the Amazon. He describes their customs, beliefs, and way of life, and provides insight into their relationship with the natural world. Herndon's descriptions of the Amazonian people are both respectful and insightful, and provide a valuable glimpse into a culture that was largely unknown to the outside world at the time. Overall, Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed account of one of the most challenging and exciting expeditions of the 19th century. Herndon's writing is engaging and descriptive, and his observations of the Amazon region are both informative and insightful. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploration, natural history, or the history of South America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of South America with 'Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, Volume pt.1.' This historical account details the expedition undertaken under the direction of the Navy Department, providing a rare glimpse into the Amazon River basin in the mid-19th century. Authored by William Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon, and commissioned by the United States Navy Department, this volume offers invaluable insights into the geography, natural history, and indigenous cultures encountered during the exploration. Readers will traverse alongside the explorers as they navigate the mighty river, documenting their discoveries and observations along the way. 'Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon' stands as a testament to the spirit of discovery and the pursuit of knowledge, making it an essential read for historians, geographers, and anyone fascinated by the allure of the Amazon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, Made under Direction of the Navy Department, William Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon Published by A.O.P. Nicholson, Washington, D.C., 1853, 1854. Part I by Lieut. Herndon. Part II by Lieut. Lardner Gibbon. U.S. Congress, 32nd and 33rd Congress Session. Two volumes and two cased map sets. Volume 1 By Lieut. Herndon. 417pp. with 16 tinted lithographed plates, 2 appendices. Part II by Lt. Lardner Gibbon. x., 339pp. with 36 lithographed plates. Maps Part 1, Herndon: 3 colour folding maps. Maps Part 2, Gibbon: 2 colour folding maps. New pockets to Herndon's map case with inked names of maps to front of pocket. Maps are in very good condition; Herndon's maps are backed with light protective coating; light foxing to Gibbon's maps primarily near margins. Volumes are in very good condition; light foxing; a loosened signature in Volume 2. Moderate wear to boards and sun fading to spine of Volume 2. Herndon was appointed to lead the first American naval expedition to explore the Amazon River valley and its tributaries between 1851-2. The expedition combined scientific observation on geography, natural history and Aboriginal populations along with commercial assessments as directed by the Navy and Congress. Herndon divided the expedition into two groups: he appointed Lt. Lardner Gibbon to explore the tributaries while he would explore the Amazon River from source to mouth. Herndon's narrative provided an intimate portrait of an exotic land before the outside world rushed in. His report "so far surpassed his superiors' expectations that instead of printing the obligatory few hundred copies for Congress, the secretary of the Navy ordered 10,000 copies in the first print run; three months later, he ordered 20,000 more.".…

hardcover. Zustand: very good. Case Map. Color lithograph in original brown buckram case. Image measures 9.25" x 5.75". Case map of two maps pertaining to the Amazon River and it's surrounding area with notes on gold and copper mining. Embossed cloth cover with gilt title. Some wear to spine, but both maps are attached. First map is "Map of the Andes", a minimalist chart of altitudes measured by varying boiling points. Measures 17" x 19.75". Second map is "Map Drawn by Lieut. Lardner Gibbon to Accompany His Report", a beautiful map of South America including Bolivia, parts of Brazil, Argentina and Peru. Includes a side inset of the Rio Mamore in Northern Bolivia to Rio Madeira to Rio Amazon. Measures 18.5" x 28".…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Cover heavily worn, with some degree of foxing throughout, The 35 engraved plates are present. Size: Large Octavo.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 16/16 plates, 9 x 6", blindstamped dark brown cloth, gilt spine lettering, 417pp. Covers worn and rubbed, corners bumped, spine sunned and tips torn, waterstaining at top of rear cover, faint waterstaining to upper page edges, contents have toning, scattered foxing, rear inner hinge and textblock cracked else good. Plates 7,8,9, 13 and 14 are bound in opposite pages different than the plate list. Part I only. …

First Edition. Good copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Some wear and tear as with age (with some minor tearing to the spine). Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Series; 33d Congress, 1st session, Ho. of Reps., Executive ; no. 53. House document (United States. Congress. House) ; 33rd Congress, 1st session, no. 53. Physical description; volume I: 417 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Subjects; Discoveries in geography American. Amazon River Valley Discovery and exploration American. United States Discovery and exploration. United States Exploring expeditions. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

Ilstr. Láms. Enc. tela ed. 23x15. 339p. PEDIDO MINIMO, 6.00 EUROS. ENVIO GRATUITO HASTA 1 KILO A LA PENINSULA SIN NUMERO DE SEGUIMIENTO. PARA OTRAS FORMAS DE ENVIO, LEA CONDICIONES. (PAYPAL +1,80 HASTA 50, RESTO +5.95%). EN ALMACEN. VIAJES-AMERICA DEL SUR LIBRO EN INGLÉS.

IV, III, 417pp. With 16 lith. plates. Orig. blind-stamped cloth. (33d Congress, 1st Session, Ho. of Reps., Executive, No. 53). Upper and lower spine with small tears. A few page with small tears. Some staining and browning throughout.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Two maps inside blindstamped brown cloth covers, 9 x 5.5", gilt lettering, Andes map folded 9 x 5", opens up to 23 x 19.5", other map 5.5 x 8.5" and opens up to 20 x 30.5". Light wear to covers, maps have toning and small holes- mainly on fold creases, overall very good condition. Lieutenant Lardner Gibbon was chosen to accompany Midshipman (later Lieutenant) William Lewis Herndon to explore the Valley of the Amazon 1854. Does not include the report.…

Hardcover. 2 folding maps: 51x 78cm. (20" x 31") & 19x 24cm (19" x 24"), folded to 8vo (23x 14cm), in original brown blind decorated cloth, gilt cover title, some slight wrinkling on the back board from damping but not stained, very good to fine (ho9.1) ~ Maps to accompany a Report to the Congress of the United States regarding an exploration of the Valley of the Amazon carried out by the U.S. Navy in the 1850's. Under the leadership of U.S. Navy Lieutenants William Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon, the expedition left Lima Peru on 21 May 1852 and reached Para, Brazil on 11 April 1852, a distance of 4,366 miles. The Report was published by the Navy in 1854 in two volumes as "Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon", the second authored by Lieut. Gibbon with this map an addition.…

Zustand: Good. Washington, D.C.: A. Hoen, 1854. Sm 4to hardcover. Brown embossed cloth with gilt lettering to the front board. 2 maps. Near Very Good. The upper 2 inches of the front joint is beginning to crack, though the remainder of the exterior is VG. Maps are toned and foxed, have a few creases and minor splits, but are generally in very nice condition. (Indians of South America, Maps, Bolivia, Andes) Inquire if you need further information.…

Hardcover. Octavo, two volumes. In Good minus condition. Bound in the publisher's brown cloths bearing gilt lettering to the spines. Spines show moderate sunning with fraying to the edges. Slight bumping to head/tail edges and corners. Embossed borders and designs to front and rear boards. Raised decorations and bands to the spines. Ex-library markings to the spine to volume two. Text blocks have age toned edges with few ex-library labels and markings interiorly. Frontispiece. Slight offsetting and foxing to text pages. Illustrated. Folded map to front and rear to volume two. Small tear to front map to volume two. Small defect to the gutter at the frontispiece to volume one. CONTENTS: Vol. One, iv, 417, iv pages -- Vol. Two, iv, vii, x, xi, 339 pages Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates. 1372577. FP New Rockville Stock.…