WOHLGEMUTH, Emil Edlen von (1844-1896). Die Internationale Polarforschung, 1882-1883. Die österreichische Polarstation Jan Mayen. [With:] —. Vorbericht zur Wissenschaftlichen publication der österreichische Polarexpedition nach Jan Mayen. Vienna: Kaiserlich-königlichen, 1886.
WOHLGEMUTH, Emil Edlen von (1844-1896). Die Internationale Polarforschung, 1882-1883. Die österreichische Polarstation Jan Mayen. [With:] —. Vorbericht zur Wissenschaftlichen publication der österreichische Polarexpedition nach Jan Mayen. Vienna: Kaiserlich-königlichen, 1886.

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WOHLGEMUTH, Emil Edlen von (1844-1896). Die Internationale Polarforschung, 1882-1883. Die österreichische Polarstation Jan Mayen. [With:] —. Vorbericht zur Wissenschaftlichen publication der österreichische Polarexpedition nach Jan Mayen. Vienna: Kaiserlich-königlichen, 1886.

The first edition, in original boards with the rare preliminary report. Wohlgemuth was the leader of the Austrian research station at Jan Mayen, established as part of the First International Polar Year. These volumes comprise the scientific findings of the team, which have never been translated out of the original German. Jan Mayen, a small volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean, now belongs to Norway and has only a seasonal population. Arctic Bib. 7758.

Four volumes in five parts, quarto (316 x 250mm). 55 maps plates, some of which in color. Original tan printed boards (vols. 1 and 2 rebacked); Vorbericht in original printed wrappers. Provenance: Brockhaus Antiquarium.

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