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Nansen, Fridtjof.
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Description
- Fram over Polhavet den-norske polarfaerd. Christiana: H. Aschehoug & Co., [1896]-1897
the original 34/32 published parts, loose as issued, together with two publisher's pictorial gilt cloth bindings (volume 1 and volume 2), 8vo (240 x 155mm.), plates and illustrations, both titles, contents and list of illustrations in final part, each part in original blue printed pictorial cream wrappers, uncut, some wrappers a little chipped or soiled, minor wear to bindings
Provenance
Danish signature on pastedown of vol.1 binding, dated 1925
Literature
PMM 384
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
extremely rare in the original parts and with the two publisher's pictorial cloth boards before binding
Nansen's (1861-1930) "own account of a remarkable achievement in polar exploration. He designed a ship, the Fram, that, by its shape would evade the crushing pressure of ice... Nansen sailed from Norway in June 1893, returning in August 1896. In March 1895 with one companion and three sledges, Nansen crossed the ice towards the north pole and after a few weeks reached the farthest north latitude yet attained by man (86 degress 14'). His great journey received world-wide acclaim and brought him many international honours." (Printing and the Mind of Man)