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Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First. 12mo. A nice copy. Light crease across spine. Dw has light creasing. Book.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good+. Cerise colored soft cover book, Penguin Number 619 -Travel and Adventure; 249 pages; covers are very good+ to near fine, book is very good+ or better; maps.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780281042067.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780281051311.

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780281046188.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780715137611.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0281040923.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780281042067.

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780281046188.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0281046174.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780281047123.

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:0281037949.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good-. First Penguin printing. Slight wear to the edges.

HARDCOVER. Condizione: Good. Illustrated by LEE, ROBERT J. COLOR ART (illustratore). REVISED.HARDCOVER. Good Ex-School Cond Dec Clothbound WHICH HAS BEEN GREEN PLASTIC COMB BOUND.OPENS FLAT. CLEAN, SOLID, BRIGHT; WHITE titles on COLORFUL, ACTIVE Cover showing young singers RIDING HORSE.WALKING.CHOPING TREE. ; Sheet Music; 192pg pages; Music Education .HARD CLOTH COVERS. .CUTE COLORFUL DRAWINGS.IN TEXT.

Condizione: good. Some sun-fading on the spine. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Missing dustjacket, although it's unclear if one came with the book originally. The pages appear unmarked. Light staining on the cover. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!

Condizione: Très bon. Julek Heller (illustratore). Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Penguin books 1st edition, 1948. Penguin books number 619. Clean pages and firm binding. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging.

Condizione: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:

Condizione: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 158 pages. Subjects: Travel. Africa. Diaries. 3 Kg.

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. This very good plus assumed first edition of 238 pages, with illustrations, is tight,and bright. The only marking is the written name of the previous owner on the fep, The end papers are decorated. There is a small , faint spot on the foredge, but none found elsewhere.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A VG copy, clean but covers just a trifle marked, in the Penguin Travel series, no.619. An anthology of African explorations.

Paperback. Condizione: Used. As the sun sets on the horizon of a long-forgotten literary past, we invite you to stumble upon "African Discovery," a riveting account penned by the dynamic duo of M Perham and J Simmons, who may or may not have been wearing pith helmets at the time of writing. Published in the halcyon days of 1948, this tome is a charming yet bewildering snapshot of an era when exploration and colonialism were still considered ?proper? pastimes. This book is the literary equivalent of a vintage postcard from a time when the world was thought to be both a mysterious adventure and an open buffet. Imagine yourself flipping through the pages of "African Discovery," where you might discover the authors? unabashed enthusiasm for the continent?s vast landscapes and cultural intricacies, all filtered through the lens of post-war optimism. You can almost hear the clink of tea cups and the rustle of safari jackets as they regale you with tales that oscillate between earnest curiosity and bewildering naivety. This is not merely a narrative; it?s a delightful conundrum of 1940s British sensibilities, where the authors attempt to balance erudition with an unflagging zest for adventure?albeit heavily seasoned with a dash of irony. One can?t help but wonder: what kind of discoveries are we talking about here? Perhaps the authors were on a quest to locate the lost socks of a long-ago explorer, or maybe they were attempting to uncover the secret recipe for the perfect cup of tea in the heart of the Serengeti. Whatever their intentions, one thing is certain: this book is bound to transport you to a time when the best way to learn about a continent was through the armchair expeditions of well-intentioned scholars, who thought nothing of donning their monocles while sipping gin and tonics. Inside, you?ll find pages adorned with maps that seem to suggest that Africa is more of a treasure hunt than a geographical reality. The illustrations, likely drawn from the authors? dream journal, might leave you wondering if they were trying to capture the essence of the continent or simply doodling between snacks. The whole experience could very well be compared to attempting to understand modern art while under the influence of a rather strong shandy. But don?t let the whimsical charm fool you; there are serious undertones lurking within the pages. They touch on subjects of civilization and advancement, yet somehow manage to do so in a manner that is about as subtle as a marching band playing in a library. One can?t help but chuckle at their earnest attempts to grapple with themes that are often far more complex than the authors appear to acknowledge. Condition: Used, with a distinct patina that only time can bestow. Expect yellowed pages that whisper secrets of past readers, perhaps hinting at the profound or possibly frivolous thoughts they had while navigating the authors? idiosyncratic prose. The spine has been lovingly worn, much like an old pair of shoes that have seen too many dance floors, and the cover may display the kind of quirky wear that suggests it has been through more adventures than most armchairs can handle. So, if your taste in literature skews toward the delightfully peculiar and you have a penchant for the juxtaposition of earnest exploration and ironic detachment, then "African Discovery" is the musty relic you never knew you needed. Perfect for those evenings when you want to sip a beverage while pondering just how much has changed?and yet, how much remains the same. It?s a delightful journey through the past that may make you question your own understanding of ?discovery? in the modern world. Don?t miss your chance to own a piece of literary history, as sold by Crappy Old Books, where we celebrate the fascinating, the forgotten, and the fabulously peculiar. Grab your copy today, if only to marvel at how far we?ve come?or perhaps, how far we have yet to go.