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SVERDRUP, Otto (1854-1930). Nytt land. Fyra år i Polartrakterna. Stockholm: Albert Bonniers, 1904.
The Swedish first edition, in original parts, of the second Fram expedition—publisher's review copy. Sverdrup, who had previously served under Nansen, was given command of the Fram for a second exploratory journey through the Arctic on behalf of Norway. Norway would eventually cede these lands to Canada in 1930. Not in Arctic Bib.
34 parts in 21 issues (239 x 162mm). 3 folding maps, copious in-text illustrations. Original paper wrappers (some chipping to backstrips), modern cloth box. Provenance: Albert Bonnier (stamp, “review copy of Albert Bonnier” on some issues) – Charlotte du Rietz Rare Books.
The Swedish first edition, in original parts, of the second Fram expedition—publisher's review copy. Sverdrup, who had previously served under Nansen, was given command of the Fram for a second exploratory journey through the Arctic on behalf of Norway. Norway would eventually cede these lands to Canada in 1930. Not in Arctic Bib.
34 parts in 21 issues (239 x 162mm). 3 folding maps, copious in-text illustrations. Original paper wrappers (some chipping to backstrips), modern cloth box. Provenance: Albert Bonnier (stamp, “review copy of Albert Bonnier” on some issues) – Charlotte du Rietz Rare Books.