JOURNEY ACROSS RUSSIA: THE SOVIET UNION TODAY
National Geographic Society, 1977. Item #3125
McDOWELL, Bart. JOURNEY ACROSS RUSSIA: THE SOVIET TODAY. Photograpghed by Dean Conger. Washington, D.C: National Geographic Society, [1977]. Small 4to., faux-red leather, stamped in gilt; in dust jacket. First Edition. Fold-out map in rear pocket. Signed presentation by McDowell on front endpaper: "For Mrs. Stanley C. Harrell, Whom I've admired for her wisdom as quoted, & for her workmanship as a mother, with warmest American good wishes, Bart McDowell, Aug. '77." Mrs. Stanley Harrell was the mother of Mary Ann Harrell, a well-known writer for the National Geographic Society from 1958 to 1994. Her work included in-depth, invaluable editorial research which led to the writing and publishing of many books. Mary Ann traveled extensively, both for her profession and her continued education and enjoyment. Near fine (contents clean & tight); few tears to edges d/j. $85.00.
Price: $85.00