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Auction 105, Lot 495
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"The Great Explores The European Discovery of America", Morison, Samuel Elliot

Subject: History Books

Period: 1978 (published)

Publication: Oxford University Press

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.5 x 9.2 inches
16.5 x 23.4 cm
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Abridgement of the European Discovery of America: The Northern Voyages and the Southern Voyages. Brings together Cabot, Verrazzano, Cartier, Gilbert, Frobisher, Davis, Columbus, Magellan and Drake, along with a story of the English, French and Spanish ways of seafaring. Includes photos and maps Morison made while personally retracing the great voyages. Hardbound, blue linen, gilt lettering on spine, with dust jacket, 752 pages, along with preface and index.

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Condition: A

Book is very good while the dust jacket has some wear and a little foxing on back.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2003

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