Farthest North Complete set Vol. I and II

The two-volume set is bound in decorative cloth with no dust jackets. The covers exhibit minor wear typical for books of this age, but the binding remains intact and sturdy. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings, making it a well-preserved copy for its time.

"Farthest North" by Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, published by Harper & Brothers in 1898, is a remarkable account of polar exploration. This two-volume set chronicles the daring voyage of the ship "Fram" from 1893-96 and the subsequent sleigh journey undertaken by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen. The book includes an appendix by Otto Sverdrup, Captain of the Fram, and boasts about 120 full-page and numerous text illustrations, alongside 16 colored plates, etched portraits, photogravures, and 4 maps. Nansen, a pioneering explorer, provides a detailed narrative of his Arctic expedition, offering insights into the challenges and discoveries of polar exploration. This edition, bound in decorative cloth, lacks a dust jacket but remains in good condition. The scarcity of such early editions enhances its appeal to collectors and historians alike.