Runes Of the North

NY: Knopf, 1963. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Near fine. Twelfth printing, 1977. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For my Icelandic friend George Hanson, who will understand the meaning of ancient Runic inscription. Best wishes, Sigurd F Olson." George Hanson was a college librarian and book collector in Chicago, with a special passion for and scholarly interest in… Read more about this item

NY: Knopf, 1963. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very good. Tenth printing, 1974. A nice association copy, inscribed to Minnesota lawyer Richard Flint who played a pivotal role in the protection of the state's environment and wilderness: "For Dick Flint, The gathering of runes is of great importance and infinitely rewarding for each one found is a milestone in your life.… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Clean, crisp, tight hardcover in very good condition; edges with faint foxing. Good DJ in mylar cover; clipped, mild edge wear and rubbing, short closed tear at head. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1986.

Knopf, 1974. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Later printing. Photos of Olson's property glued to paste downs. Price-clipped. .

Knopf, 1979. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Later printing. A couple tears to jacket. . Price-clipped. .

A hardcover in nice condition with clean pages and a tight binding. The dustjacket is in poor condition and has wear including tears, chips and missing pieces.

Dobbs Ferry, NY: Oceana Publications, Inc., 1968. Hardcover. Very Good. Gilt on blue covers. 8vo, 89 pages. Ex-library book - with the usual markings. Cover spine ends & corners worn.