DJ torn and with open tears. Boards with light rubbing to extremities ; The definitive source on Alaska, before it became a state. The only book in the series to credit a sole author (the Idaho guide credits Vardis Fisher as editor) , no less an authority than the 'Saturday Review' called it 'the most important and descriptive book about Alaska in print' and that designation may still be true. Includes NF map in rear pocket; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 427 pages View More...
Boards faded and with moderate wear. Hinges have a bit of play. Former owner's inscription on half-title page. Internally nice and tight. ; The definitive source on Alaska, before it became a state. The only book in the series to credit a sole author (the Idaho guide credits Vardis Fisher as editor) , no less an authority than the 'Saturday Review' called it 'the most important and descriptive book about Alaska in print' and that designation may still be true. This later printing from 1945 is less common. Including the map in rear pocket. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 427 pages View More...
Boards with moderate shelfwear and with the spine faded. Former owner's name on front free endpaper. ; The definitive source on Alaska, before it became a state. The only book in the American Guide Series to credit a sole author (the Idaho guide credits Vardis Fisher as editor) , no less an authority than the 'Saturday Review' called it 'the most important and descriptive book about Alaska in print' and that designation may still be true. Map in rear pocket. Schoyer 7 ; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 427 pages View More...
Former owner's neat writing on half title page. Front hinge professionally repaired. (Repair is practically invisible). A very handsome copy! ; Map in rear pocket. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 427 pages View More...
Boards with light wear to extremities. Gilt lettering a bit faded. Endpapers tanned. Map in rear pocket missing. ; The definitive source on Alaska, before it became a state. The only book in the American Guide Series to credit a sole author (the Idaho guide credits Vardis Fisher as editor) , no less an authority than the 'Saturday Review' called it 'the most important and descriptive book about Alaska in print' and that designation may still be true. ; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 427 pages View More...
