Vegas färd kring Asien och Europa I-II
96: F. & G. Beijers Förlag, 1880-1881. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Explore a remarkable 19th-century journey through Asia and Europe with this two-volume set by Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld. Originally published in Swedish between 1880 and 1881, the books chronicle the famous Vega expedition (1878–1880), the first Arctic voyage to navigate the Northeast Passage.
The first volume covers the early stages of the journey, detailing the crew’s challenges, discoveries, and encounters, with illustrations that bring the adventure to life. The second volume continues the story, offering more observations, insights, and visual documentation of the landscapes, ports, and cultures Nordenskiöld and his team encountered along the way.
Both volumes include the original maps, preserved from the expedition, adding an extra layer of historical and geographical context.
Text in Swedish. 510 pp + 486 pp. Both volumes have a previous owner’s ex-libris inside the front cover. Very Good. Item #7938
Price: $100.00