Paul B. Du Chaillu - The Land of the Midnight Sun - 1882

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!!! Scarce

Estimate:£4.23

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