Stavanger, Signed (5 results)

First Edition. Fine copy in the original color printed boards. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 96 pages. Notes; SIGNED by multiple people. Subjects; Stavanger Cathedral. 1 Kg.

SIGNED Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket. First Edition 1945. 263pp. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by Author on half title page. A Long Pull from Stavanger: The Reminiscences of a Norwegian Immigrant is an autobiographical book written by Birger Osland and published in 1945. The memoir details Osland's life as a Norwegian immigrant who left Stavanger, Norway, in 1888 to settle in Chicago. It provides a firsthand account of the Norwegian-American community's growth, Osland's professional success as a businessman, and his service as a military attaché in Oslo during World War I. Norwegian-American Historical Association Immigrant Experience: According to the Norwegian-American Historical Association, the book offers a "vivid account of Chicago from the late 1880's" and explores the assimilation of Norwegian immigrants into American life. Military & Civic Involvement: The memoir records the "intrigues" of world forces in neutral Norway during WWI, where Osland served as an American officer. Critical Reception: A review in The Mississippi Valley Historical Review (now Journal of American History) notes the book's value to students of immigration history, describing it as well-written with a "sense of humor," though it focuses more on organizational activities than personal introspection. Norwegian-American Historical Association Bookseller Inventory # BD1-012-00239.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original color printed boards. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 96 pages. Notes; SIGNED by multiple people. Subjects; Stavanger Cathedral. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: VG+. Peter Tucker (illustrator). 1st Limited Edition. From the library of Donald Davie 1922-1995, poet and literary critic, and his wife Doreen. Inscribed By the Author on title page "For Donald Davie - Glenn Storhaug 3:12:76" . Limited edition of 250 copies. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Inscribed By the Author.

Condition: Near Fine. Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue rexine covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with gilt planes and parachutes to the upper panel. Quarto. 10½'' x 8½''. Contains 259 printed pages of Norwegian text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout, colour photographic end papers. Tiny bump to the lower edge of the rear panel. Near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the half title page 'Best Wishes from Sola. Beste Sola-hilsun. Sola 15.6.1989. Jan Petter Helgesen'. Member of the P.B.F.A. NORWAY & NORWEGIAN.