1898 Farthest North by Fridtjof Nansen in Two Volumes / In Excellent Condition / Beautifully Bound / Numerous Illustrations and Fold-Out Map

In absolutely excellent condition, here is an 1898 edition of Fridtjof Nansen's Farthest North. Published in two volumes by George Newnes, London. With numerous black and white illustrations, portraits and a fold-out map. I haven't come across another copy in as good condition as this one, with just a couple of details to note - see below.

Farthest North chronicles Nansen's ambitious and harrowing Arctic expedition from 1893 to 1896, which aimed to reach the North Pole by harnessing the natural drift of the Arctic ice. The expedition was both a scientific endeavour and a remarkable feat of endurance, vividly detailed in Nansen's own words.

The Fram Expedition (1893–1896)
Nansen's plan was unconventional. He believed that the currents of the Arctic Ocean would carry a ship, if properly designed, closer to the North Pole than anyone had ever reached before. To achieve this, he commissioned the construction of a specially designed vessel, the Fram, built to withstand the pressure of being frozen in and carried along with the pack ice.

Inside the pages are superb being clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or inscriptions. All edges are shiny gilt, with just a little scuffing on the bottom edge of one volume. The main CONDITION POINT to note is a tear to the map where it joins the book. This has been reinforced with professional bookbinder's tape (see final photo).

Beautifully bound in petrol blue cloth covered boards with ornate decoration to the fronts and spines. Again in top order - they look like they have just been published and are extremely eye-catching volumes on display.

Your antique edition of Nansen's Farthest North will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.

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