Paul B. Du Chaillu - The Land of the Midnight Sun - 1882
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Two-volume first edition hardcover set of The Land of the Midnight Sun by Paul B. Du Chaillu, published by Harper & Brothers in 1882, in English with folding maps, totaling 915 pages (441 + 474).
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A very RARE and beautiful and interesting 2 volume set..."The Land Of The Midnight Sun, Summer And Winter Journeys Through Sweden, Norway, Lapland And Northern Finland". A detailed account as a result of a five year sojourn in the area - a fascinating study.
First Edition, xvi + 441; xvi + 474pp, 235 illustrations, folding map in rear back pocket in overall very good condition, bound attractively in blue gilt and red decorated cloth with a sun and wildfowl motif, gilt lettered, bright gilt, light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear. Wear on head/tail spine and spine of vol 1, light wear rear endpaper vol 1. Inside light stains but overall very clean for age. Overall very well preserved copies!!!
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A very RARE and beautiful and interesting 2 volume set..."The Land Of The Midnight Sun, Summer And Winter Journeys Through Sweden, Norway, Lapland And Northern Finland". A detailed account as a result of a five year sojourn in the area - a fascinating study.
First Edition, xvi + 441; xvi + 474pp, 235 illustrations, folding map in rear back pocket in overall very good condition, bound attractively in blue gilt and red decorated cloth with a sun and wildfowl motif, gilt lettered, bright gilt, light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear. Wear on head/tail spine and spine of vol 1, light wear rear endpaper vol 1. Inside light stains but overall very clean for age. Overall very well preserved copies!!!
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Details
Number of books
2
Subject
Europe, Geography, History, Travels
Book title
The Land of the Midnight Sun
Author/ Illustrator
Paul B. Du Chaillu
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1882
Height
22 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Harper & Brothers
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages
915
