Lot 898

(2) Vols Coast Of Maine & Exploration Of Maritime Canada 1975-82 Illustrated HC In DJs

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(2) Vols Coast Of Maine & Exploration Of Maritime Canada 1975-82 Illustrated HC In DJs

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Timed Auction
353 Indian Village Road
Shapliegh, ME, US 07076

Lot Of (2) Volumes On The Coast Of Maine & Exploration Of Maritime Canada VINTAGE 1975 & 1982 Illustrated Hardcovers In Dust Jackets.

TITLES: 1) "The Coast of Maine: An Informal History and Guide; Updated Edition" by Louise Rich. HARDCOVER 1975 Thomas Crowell Company Updated Edition 1st Printing with numbers 1-10 on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible hardcover in Dust Jacket.

"Although the distance from Kittery at the southwest bordering New Hampshire to Eastport at the northeast bordering Canada is only 225 miles as the gull flies, it is 2500 miles long if you follow the coast line. Now for the first time the whole story of the past history and present attractions of this magnificent shore is set forth for us by a writer who knows and loves it. She admits she has her own prejudices and favorite Down-East but just as "We Took to the Woods" intrigues us so does all her writing about her favorite state. An informal history and a practical guide. Index & "Things To See & Do" sections makes further research easier."

Illustrated with photos by renowned photographer Samuel Chamberlain. Previous owner's name on 1st blank end paper, o/w internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK NOT X-LIBRARY. Light edge wear/closed tears/chip with loss to SELDOM PRESENT $9.95 unclipped DJ.

2) "Northern Seas, Hardy Sailors" by George Whitely. HARDCOVER 1982 W. W. Norton & Company Stated 1st edition 1st Printing with "First Edition", & numbers 1-10 on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover in Dust Jacket.

"A sailor voyages home to the wild, bleak, beautiful islands of his ancestors—Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador—and uncovers the story of the men and women who struggled to build a good life in a hard and hostile land."

Illustrated with photos. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK NOT X-LIBRARY. Light edge wear to SELDOM PRESENT price clipped DJ.

ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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