Description: 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. By Fridtjof Nansen and printed in New York City by Harper and Brothers. 1897, 2 volumes, 587 and 729 pp, 9.5” x 6.5”, hardcover decorative cloth. As-is, with rubbing and wear to boards and spine. Hinges splitting at front and back of both volumes. Early pages of Volume I detached but included, including title page. Text blocks beyond said wear in overall good condition with occasional wear. Light marginalia and markings. Filled with numerous black-and-white photographs and sketches throughout. Includes 3 detached (as issued) maps in Volume I, with some tears to folds and wear to largest one. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 2-volume set on the accounts of Norwegian Arctic explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). An explorer, writer, and scientist, Fridtjof would be posthumously honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1938 for his organization’s work with refugees.This expedition reached the northernmost documented altitude at the time. COLT1897BDFX-0923-aj0462
Price: 150 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-05-15T06:30:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.57 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Fridtjof Nansen
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Topic: Historical
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1897
