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Farthest North, Complete in Two Volumes Vols. I & II: Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-96 and of a Fifteen Months' Sleigh Journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen
Language: English
Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1897
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. The 1897 Two Volume First Edition. Mild tanning to the gutters. Ink name and short inscription in Volume 1. Two approx 1" half circle age darkened spots caused by the 'access cutout' for the two map pockets. Probably present in all copies. Overall a very clean and bright set with minimal wear. All 4 Maps present in pockets at the front and rear. A much better-than-average example of a set prone to wear due to its size and multiple inserted plates. ; 2; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
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Farthest North; Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship "Fram" 1893 - 96 and of a Fifteen Months' Sleigh Journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen. With an appendix by Otto Sverdrup.
Language: English
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York and London, 1897
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2 volumes (xiii, 587, xi,729 pages + [iv] pages of advertisements at end of vol. 2. Large 8vo (24 cm.). Original decorative dark gray cloth with gilt lettering on top and spine. Top edges gilt. Jagged edges. Frontispiece in each volume (one etched, one engraving with tissue guard). "About 120 Full-page and numerous in-text Illustrations, 16 Colored Plates in Facsimile from Dr. Nansen's Own Sketches (with tissue protection), Etched Portrait, engravings, and 4 Maps". Maps are folded in pockets (front and end of volume 1). "Narrative of the First Fram Expedition, 1893-96, led by Nansen, with the object of investigating the polar basin north of Eurasia by drifting in the ice with the currents northwest from the New Siberian Islands across or near the Pole.". They achieved the closest approach to the North Pole at that time. Ex-libris pasted on inside cover "Lumen Coeleste Sequamur" (Translation : May We Follow Heavenly Inspiration). Title page of vol. 2 is loose. Else a very nice set printed on glossy paper.
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Farthest North: Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship "Fram" 1893-96 and of a Fifteen Months' Sleigh Journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen [TWO VOLUMES]
Published by Harper & Bros., NY, 1897
Seller: Alphaville Books, Inc., Hyattsville, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. TWO VOLS. with. FOUR MAPS in pockets of the first volume. 3 smaller maps in rear pocket; fourth larger map in front pocket. Boards show moderate wear. Gilt. Both volumes are a bit rubbed at the base of their spines. 3/4 inch closed tear at top of Vol. II. Hinges sound. Owner's name and number at front flyleaves of both volumes. Pages mildly toned. A clean and sound set. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. Please note: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping.
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Condition: Good. Publication 1897. Hardcover is in very good condition. Books are lightly used. Map is included.
