Andrée and his balloon
1898, First English Edition. Westminster : A. Constable. Poor copy in the original gilt-decorated blue cloth boards, now scuffed and abraded at the top front corner (crudely repaired with calf). Spine damp-stained, with endbands and joints rubbed. Text block remains sound, with some spots of foxing or damp-stains scattered internally. Remains a strong and legible copy. Item #471195
Physical description; viii, 305 pages : illustrations, facsimile, plates, portraits, colour frontispiece ; 20 cm. Notes; Translation of Andrée; au pôle Nord en ballon. Also published New York, 1898 under title: Andrée's balloon expedition in search of the North pole. Subjects; Andrée, Salomon August (1854-1897). Balloon ascensions. Expeditions. 19th century. North Pole. Arctic regions. Illustrated.
Price: €45.00