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BALLOU, Maturin M.
Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia. Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1898. Later edition. 8vo., orig. brown cloth, xii, 373pp. Bookplate, some wear to spine ends and corners o/w very good. An account of the authors' journey to Norway, Sweden, Russia and Russian Poland.
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BENNETT'S.
Norway and Sweden Individual Travel.
New York: Bennett's Travel Bureau, 1925. Tall narrow pamphlet in pictorial wrappers, 48pp. Fine.
Travel brochure giving a list of individual tours with intineraries and cost offered by Bennett's and includes information on Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Spitzbergen.
New York: Bennett's Travel Bureau, 1925. Tall narrow pamphlet in pictorial wrappers, 48pp. Fine.
Travel brochure giving a list of individual tours with intineraries and cost offered by Bennett's and includes information on Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Spitzbergen.
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BROWNE, J. Ross.
The Land of Thor.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1867. First edition. 8vo., orig. purple cloth, 542, (8)pp.ads. Spine an portions of the covers faded to tan o/w a nice copy.
Sketches of travel.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1867. First edition. 8vo., orig. purple cloth, 542, (8)pp.ads. Spine an portions of the covers faded to tan o/w a nice copy.
Sketches of travel.
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CRICHTON, Andrew and Henry Wheaton.
Scandinavia, Ancient and Modern; Being A History of Denmark, Sweden and Norway: Comprehending A Description of These Countries; An Account of the Mythology, Government, Laws, Manners and Institutions of the Early Inhabitants; and of the Present State of Society, Religion, Literature, Arts and Commerce. Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1838. In two volumes. Second edition. Sm.8vo., orig. red cloth with a small gilt decoration on the upper cover, 400; 432pp. Bookplate, name rubberstamped o/w a fine, unopened copy.
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DARGAUD, J.M.
Voyage En Danemark. Paris: L. Hachette, 1861. Sm.8vo., cont. leather spine, gilt bands, xx, 446pp. Some rubbing, a very good copy.
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DU CHAILLU, Paul B.
The Land of the Midnight Sun. Summer and Winter Journeys Through Sweden, Norway, Lapland and Northern Finland.....
New York: Harper & Brothers, (1881). In two volumes. First U.S. edition. Tall thick 8vo., orig. blue cloth with gilt decoration on the upper cover in a design depicting the rays coming off the sun, xvi, 441; xvi, 474pp. Name on e/paper, bookplate, minor marks on both spines but still a near fine copy of an attractive book.
"The account of the Peninsula of Scandinavia, and of the life of its people, given in these volumes, is the result of a series of journeys made at different times, from 1871 to 1878, embracing a sojourn in the country of nearly five years...."
New York: Harper & Brothers, (1881). In two volumes. First U.S. edition. Tall thick 8vo., orig. blue cloth with gilt decoration on the upper cover in a design depicting the rays coming off the sun, xvi, 441; xvi, 474pp. Name on e/paper, bookplate, minor marks on both spines but still a near fine copy of an attractive book.
"The account of the Peninsula of Scandinavia, and of the life of its people, given in these volumes, is the result of a series of journeys made at different times, from 1871 to 1878, embracing a sojourn in the country of nearly five years...."
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DUFFERIN, Lord.
A Yacht Voyage. Letters From High Latitudes: Being Some Account of a Voyage in 1856, In The Schooner Yacht "Foam," To Iceland, Jan Mayen, and Spitzbergen. New York: Lovell, Adam, Wesson & Company, nd. (188-?) This edition contains a Preface to the Third edition, as well as a Preface Especially For the Canadian edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth with a small circular decoration of a schooner in gilt on the upper cover, xvi, 268,pp. A fine copy. An account of Dufferins adventures in the North Atlantic with stops in Iceland, Finland, Spitzbergen and Greenland.
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FOOTE, Peter (editor).
Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus Romae 1555. ..Translated by Peter Fisher and Humphrey Higgens. Edited by.....
London: The Hakluyt Society, 1996-1998. In three volumes. Second Series, Vol. 182, 187 & 188. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper board, xciii, 288; vi, 289-770; vi, 771-1248pp. Fine in very lightly rubbed d/ws.
London: The Hakluyt Society, 1996-1998. In three volumes. Second Series, Vol. 182, 187 & 188. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper board, xciii, 288; vi, 289-770; vi, 771-1248pp. Fine in very lightly rubbed d/ws.
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FORESTER, Thomas.
Rambles In Norway AMong the Fjelds and Fjords of the Central and Western District & With Remarks on Its Political, Military, Ecclesiastical, and Social Organization.
London: Longmas, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1855. Sm.8vo., cont. half calf, marble boards, leather label, xv, 296pp. Small chip at the top of the spine, some rubbing along the spine and extremities but still very good.
London: Longmas, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1855. Sm.8vo., cont. half calf, marble boards, leather label, xv, 296pp. Small chip at the top of the spine, some rubbing along the spine and extremities but still very good.
| $275 | Book Number: 23332 | Order / Enquire |
HERBERT, Auberon.
The Danes In Camp: Letters From Sonderborg.
London: Saunders and Otley, and Co., 1864. First edition. With an ANs from the author dated "June 1900" tipped in. 8vo., orig. red cloth, 221, 16pp.dated dated "Dec. 1863." Cloth soiled with some rubbing o/w very good.
London: Saunders and Otley, and Co., 1864. First edition. With an ANs from the author dated "June 1900" tipped in. 8vo., orig. red cloth, 221, 16pp.dated dated "Dec. 1863." Cloth soiled with some rubbing o/w very good.
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JERROLD, W. Blanchard.
A Brage-Beaker With the Swedes: Or, Notes From the North in 1852. London: Nathaniel Cooke, 1854. First edition. 8vo., orig. plum cloth with a small pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper cover, xii, 251pp. Spine faded to tan which makes the lettering difficult to read, some light wear to the spine ends but in fact a near fine copy. Wm. Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884) English journalist and author. Due to a problem with his eyesight, Jerrold abandon his career as an artist and took up journalism for several newspapers. He was appointed Crystal Palace commissioner to Sweden in 1853 and wrote the above title on his return. "Mr. Jerrold seeks to daguerreotype the aspects of society in Sweden, and to report to his own countrymen on the state of manners, culture and the fine arts." (Allibone).
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LAING, Samuel.
Residence in Norway, During the Years 1834, 1935 and 1836; Made With A View to Enquire Into the Moral and Political Economy of That Country, The Condition of Its Inhabitants. London: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1851. New edition. 8vo., orig. cloth, 306, (32)pp.ads. Cloth faded on the spine and the perimeter of the covers o/w a very nice cpy.
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LAING, Samuel.
Residence in Norway, During the Years 1834, 1935 and 1836; Made With A View to Enquire Into the Moral and Political Economy of That Country, The Condition of Its Inhabitants.
London: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1851. New edition. 8vo., cont. half calf, marble boards, 306, (32)pp.ads. Binding rubbed o/w a good copy.
London: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1851. New edition. 8vo., cont. half calf, marble boards, 306, (32)pp.ads. Binding rubbed o/w a good copy.
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LEACH, Henry Goddard.
Scandinavia and the Scandinavians. London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 1915. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth with three small coats-of-arms in gilt on the upper cover, 332, (20)pp.ads. Near fine. "....the introductory chapter of this book is a brief review of the history of the three nations that constitute Scandinavia--Denmark, Norway and Sweden, setting forth their relations to one another.....subsequent chapters treat of their life and thought at the present day. Incidents from earlier periods are only touched on in order to give the necessary historical setting...."
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LILJENCRANTZ, Ottilie A.
The Ward of King Canute. A Romance of the Danish Conquest. Boston: Small, Maynard & Co., nd. (189-?) 8vo., orig. dec. blue cloth, 382pp. Name, rear board soiled (browned) but o/w very good.
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MacARTHUR, Wilson.
Auto Nomad In Sweden. London: Cassell, (1948). First edition. Cloth, 278pp. Spine a bit faded o/w a nice copy in a very good d/w. "From Gothenburg to Lapland and Finland, up the heart of Sweden, and back south again along the shores of the Baltic......"
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MARRYAT, Horace.
One Year In Sweden; Including a Visit to the Island of Gotland. London: John Murray, 1862. In two volumes. First edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth with gilt coat of arms on the upper covers, (x)(1)-492, 32pp.ads dated "Dec.1861", (xii), (1)-503pp. Lending library label covering the front pastedown in both volumes, small lending library labels (2" X 4") on the upper covers, o/w a fine, bright set. A detailed account of the author's travels to Sweden. Marryat provides a fascinating description of his journey, in which he provides more that just the usual travel details. He also includes comprehensive coverage of local customs, traditions and superstitions. A contemporary reviewer noted "there is a great deal of sound information about a part of the world very few Englishmen visit."
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MOCKLER-FERRYMAN, A.F.
Norway. London: Adam & Charles Black, 1947. Second edition. (Revised). 8vo., cloth, viii, 88pp. Name, piece cut out of front free e/paper o/w near fine in a very good d/w. "Norway is a particularly pleasant place for a holiday for travellers from Britain....In the belief that people will find in Norway the holiday they seek, the publishers have re-issued this book on Norway. This edition has been carefully revised and brought up to date."
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NORDENSKIOLD, A.E.
Vegas Reise Omkring Asia Og Europa Tilligemed et Historisk Tilbageblik Paa Tidligere Reiser Langs Nordkysten Af Den Gamle Verden Af.......Autoriseret Udgave For Norge og Danmark Ved B. Geelmuyden. Med Illustrationer Og Karter.
Kristiania: P.T. Mallings Boghandels, (1881). In two volumes. Tall thick 8vo., 20th century half morocco, marble boards, raised bands, leather spine labels, (xiv), 504; (xii), 474pp. Name on title o/w near fine.
An account of the expedition of the Vega which passed through the Bering Strait in 1879 thereby opening up the Northeast Passage.
Kristiania: P.T. Mallings Boghandels, (1881). In two volumes. Tall thick 8vo., 20th century half morocco, marble boards, raised bands, leather spine labels, (xiv), 504; (xii), 474pp. Name on title o/w near fine.
An account of the expedition of the Vega which passed through the Bering Strait in 1879 thereby opening up the Northeast Passage.
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RENWICK, George.
Finland Today. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1911. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with small pictorial gilt decoration on the upper cover, xii, 348pp. Upper cover a bit mottled but still a near fine copy.
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