Author: Lynam, C.C. Title: To Norway and the North Cape in Blue Dragon II 1911-1912
Description: Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd., 1913. Hardcover. Small 4to. xvxiv +232p; 15 coloured plates (from original paintings by the author) + 48 monochrome plates and numerous drawings in the text. Further maps on both pastedowns. One colour plate on pager 46 apparently never bound in (other copiers available have a maximum of 15 plates recorded. Sepia onlay to front cover. Detailed log of the boat: left Lerwick in Shetland to Bergen, a Cruise in the Fjords, Bergen to Askevold, Askevold to Trondhejm, Trondjem to Sandnaesjoen, Sandhaesjoen to Svoleaer (in the Lofoten Islands), Scolvaer to Hammerfest, Hammerfest to the North Cape and back to Narvick with an epilogue Overland. Very Good in near fine original blue illustrated boards with light minimal edge and corner wear. Tight and clean with absolutely minimal foxing. 1cm blind tear with adjacent straightened old folding at bottom of content page. All plates and maps fine. Perfect collectable or presentable condition.See 5 scans attached - ask for others if wished. . Very Good +
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Price: GBP 148.00 = appr. US$ 211.34 Seller: Creaking Shelves Books
- Book number: 006416