The larger-than-life stories in this fascinating book recount the first 125 years of the American Museum of Natural History, in New York, which derives its fame and collections from a spectacular series of expeditions "to the ends of the earth". More than 240 photos, 90 in color, capture all the excitement, danger, and difficulty of exploration and discovery. 10 maps.
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The larger-than-life stories in this fascinating book recount the first 125 years of the American Museum of Natural History, in New York, which derives its fame and collections from a spectacular series of expeditions "to the ends of the earth". More than 240 photos, 90 in color, capture all the excitement, danger, and difficulty of exploration and discovery. 10 maps.
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As New in As New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. pp. 256. New book still in publisher's shrinkwrap. Sumptuously illustrated record of the work of the American Museum of Natural History. 248 illustrations, including 90 plates in full colour and 10 maps. Descriptions of the chief expeditions undertaken by the American Museum in almost every section of the world-the Pacific, Northwest, Siberia, Mongolia, the Poles, Africa, The American Southwest and Mexico, South America and the South Pacific. A very heavy book, will require extra postage outside the UK.
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Like New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Good. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages. Former library copy with library markings and/or jacket.
