Description: Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites - see more of my CONFEDERATE, and ALABAMA collectibles not always found with search ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FREE SHIPPING - AS USUALKane, Elisha KentARCTIC EXPLORATIONS: THE SECOND GRINNELL EXPEDITION IN SEARCH OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, 1853, 54, 55"Illustrated with Upwards of 300 Engravings"Volumes 1 & 2Philadelphia, PA: Childs & Peterson, 1856 & 1857; Vol. 1 having 467 pages + unpaginated engravings; vol. 2 having 464 pages + unpaginated engravings; both bound in matching original cloth hardcover bindings,Folding map in each volume is torn (with no paper loss), the first volume's map egregiously so (yet still all of the paper is there - see scan); a relatively short tear in Vol. 2's map; Engravings are foxed; book is tight; but noticeably EX-LIBRARY: call #s on spines darkened out; card pockets removed from rear of each volume;: Rubber stamp on rear & front endpapers but no marks on title page. This book was legally bought from the recent auction of Birmingham Southern College's Rare Book Room. The college is closing its doors after 150 years.The 2 maps could easily be repaired by someone with a steady hand and a bit of patience and who has some rice paper tape.Fair to good only. ____________________________________________________________________ (the fine print ... [sigh] ... but please read :-)WE REGRET WE DON'T SHIP OUT OF USA; SORRY, BUT NO EXCEPTIONS.FREE SHIPPING via carefully packed & boxed MEDIA MAIL mail with U S Postal service tracking. Protected with heavy corrugated board, bubblewrap & plastic sleeve. The books & the mailing box will weigh in at about 6 pounds, (I don't just wrap a book being shipped in a plastic bag & hope for the best during transit!!)I ship twice a week so 3 business days (Mon-Fri) turnover max - often less than that.Please pay within 4 days. Delayed? Then email me - I'll try to work with you when necessary but it helps a lot when I have contact with you. If your payment is delayed, ebay is liable to send a dun or two. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE ARE COMING AUTOMATICALLY FROM EBAY AND NOT FROM ME. I typically send out just one reminder. PLACING A BID IS THE ETHICAL EQUIVALENT OF ACCEPTING THESE TERMS. PLEASE DON'T ASK TO ALTER THEM AFTERWARDS. In return, as our feedback clearly shows, we'll get your item(s) to you, as described, in a safe, timely manner. Thanks!
Price: 69.95 USD
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
End Time: 2024-11-06T16:34:20.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Ex-Library
Author: Elisha Kent Kane
Publisher: Childs & Peterson
Topic: Aectic Explorations
Subject: Second 2nd Grinnell Expedition in search of John Franklin
Original/Facsimile: Original
