Farthest North Vol. II by Dr. Fridtjof Nansen - 1897

Paperback / softback. New.

Harper and Brothers, 1897-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. Complete set of 2 volumes published by Harper & Brothers, 1897. These volumes are in poor condition with the front hinge being open on both volumes. The top of the spine cover on Volume 1 is torn and almost separated from the spine. A couple of the end papers on Volume 1 are free of binding and tucked inside. Name written on front endpapers of both volumes, but no text markings are noted. A fold-out map of the north polar region is tucked into the back of Volume 1. The text blocks and illustrations are all in good condition, but the binding is poor on both volumes.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1898. hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. Harper and Brothers Publishers; New York, 1898. Hardcover. Early Reprint Edition. Complete 2 Volume Set but missing map of North Polar Regions. Set is heavy and additional shipping cost may apply. An Acceptable, grey cloth binding with gilt lettering and emblem on front board and spine, binding intact, deckle fore-edge and bottom text block edge, TEG with some blemishes, spine buckram separating from backing material, rubbing to board and spine edges, bit of crimping to spine edges, some age toning to pages, bit of scattered foxing to front and back matters, previous owner bookplate affirmed to front pastedown both Volumes, starting hinges, without Dust Wrapper, but wrapped in a clear plastic Mylar with large tear to rear of both Volumes. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], (Vol.1) 587pp., (Vol.2) 729pp., indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on… Read More

New York, NY: Harper & Brothers. VG. 1898. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Hardbacks in Very Good condition without dust jackets. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Straight and solid binding; hinges not cracked. Light rubbing along edges. Missing the map .

Newnes, 1898. First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good. Slight rubbing to decorative boards which have a picture of the 'Fram ' in the ice. Boards are rubbed to edges but have no significant damage or wear. Internally there is very slight splitting to hinges, no inscriptions, numerous illustrations. Folding map to volume one is complete but slightly worn. Copious illustations, tex is clean with very little spotting. Happy to supply photos if required. This set will weigh over 2 kilos packed so will require considearble additional postage outside the UK. No additional postage in the UK.

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1897. First American edition. Cloth. Very Good. Two volume clothbound set of books . This is the first American edition of Nansen's record of his polar journey during the period 1893 - 1896. Includes an appendix by Otto Sverdrup, the Captain of the "Fram". With approx. 120 full-Page and Numerous Text Illustrations, 16 Colored Plates in Facsimile from Dr. Nansen's Own Sketches, Etched Portrait, Photogravures and 4 Folding Maps. Both volumes well bound and in collectible very good condition. With gilt, green, red and silver decoration to the front panel of each volume. Prior owner name to the front endpaper of each volume. Minor staining to the endpapers of Volume One. A handsome set of books.