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The Polar and Tropical Worlds

The Polar and Tropical Worlds

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Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Cover shows moderate wear including rubbed edges, some tears along joint and edges of spine. Front inside joint contains heavy wear with mesh hinge exposed. Pages are clean and in good shape. Some light foxing can be found here and there. Binding is intact.

Author(s): Georg Hartwig
Edition: 2 Volumes in 1

Publication year: 1877

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: C.O Nichols & Co.

A massive, heavily illustrated natural history and travel book.
Part I (The Polar Worlds): Focuses on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. It details extreme climates, polar flora and fauna, the cultures of indigenous Arctic peoples, and provides early accounts of historic polar exploration. The 1871 printing was notable for including cutting-edge updates on the United States' recent acquisition of Alaska and C.F. Hall's Arctic expeditions.

Part II (The Tropical Worlds): Explores equatorial regions, including dense rainforests, vast deserts, and savannas. It captures the biodiversity of the tropics alongside descriptions of the lifestyles and customs of the people living there. 

 

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Is

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.