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GRAAH, Wilhelm August (1793-1863). Beskrivelse til det vorende Situations-Kaart over den vestlige kyst af Grønland. Copenhagen: Thieles Bogtrykkerie, 1825.
A fine copy of the first edition of this Danish explorer’s notes on the western coast of Greenland. An objective of the expedition was to correct the current maps of the area, all of which were extremely inaccurate. Chavanne 5467, 5468; Sabin 28177.
Quarto (250 x 208mm). 8 folding maps on 4 leaves, 2 elevations. Contemporary marbled boards (mild rubbing). Provenance: Frode Petersen (ownership inscription crossed through) – Carl Tscherning (ownership inscription) – Vagn Fabritus Buchwald (bookplate) – William Reese Co.
A fine copy of the first edition of this Danish explorer’s notes on the western coast of Greenland. An objective of the expedition was to correct the current maps of the area, all of which were extremely inaccurate. Chavanne 5467, 5468; Sabin 28177.
Quarto (250 x 208mm). 8 folding maps on 4 leaves, 2 elevations. Contemporary marbled boards (mild rubbing). Provenance: Frode Petersen (ownership inscription crossed through) – Carl Tscherning (ownership inscription) – Vagn Fabritus Buchwald (bookplate) – William Reese Co.