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KLUTSCHAK, Heinrich (1848-1890). Als Eskimo unter den Eskimos. Vienna/Pest/Leipzig: A. Hartleben, 1881.
A beautiful copy of the first edition. Klutschak recounts his experiences participating in Frederick Schwatka's 1878-1880 search for Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition. He additionally details his interactions with the Eskimo community. Arctic Bib. 23306.
Octavo (230 x 160mm). Frontispiece and 2 folding maps with handcolored routes; extensive in-text illustrations including an additional hand-colored map (scattered light foxing, stub tear to larger map). Publisher's maroon cloth stamped in gilt and black. Provenance: Nitsner Antal (inkstamp on title) – Antiquariat Manfred Nosbüsch.
A beautiful copy of the first edition. Klutschak recounts his experiences participating in Frederick Schwatka's 1878-1880 search for Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition. He additionally details his interactions with the Eskimo community. Arctic Bib. 23306.
Octavo (230 x 160mm). Frontispiece and 2 folding maps with handcolored routes; extensive in-text illustrations including an additional hand-colored map (scattered light foxing, stub tear to larger map). Publisher's maroon cloth stamped in gilt and black. Provenance: Nitsner Antal (inkstamp on title) – Antiquariat Manfred Nosbüsch.