Joseph Baker
by Wing, Robert C
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/Fine
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Seattle, Washington: GrayBeard Publishing Company, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 4to 11" - 13" tall. Stated First Edition copy of an engaging, pictorial biography of the Lieutenant on the Vancouver Expedition, British naval officer for whom Mt. Baker was named, Joseph Baker. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bound simply in brown cloth, with sharp and distinct gilt lettering to front cover and spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn. Puget Sound, Vashon island, Mt. Rainier, Port Gardner, Port Susan, Whidbey, Point Roberts and other destinations and ports-of-call featured heavily in this expedition. Many, many fine score fine black-and-white and full-color photographs and illustrations, printed on high-gloss paper. [5], 6-120 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 353139
- Title
- Joseph Baker
- Author
- Wing, Robert C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- GrayBeard Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- Seattle, Washington
- Date Published
- 1992
- Size
- 4to 11" - 13" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Robert C. Wing Joseph Baker Mt. Baker Vancouver Expedition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana/Regional Interest;
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About the Seller
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