A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration minor chipping to edges

minor chipping to edges

Half leather backed marble paper covered boards

Else is clean and bright with both full color and black and white illustrations throughout

5" open tear to top edge of front panel

A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration minor chipping to edgesSt. Louis, MO: J. W. Henry, 1892. Hardcover. 8vo. Very good. Wear to exterior includes minor rolling to spine, light soiling, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, light bowing to front board, and rubbing. Gilt on front board and spine has mostly faded to yellow. Beautifully written gift inscription to second front free end paper. Light age toning and sporadic foxing to margins throughout. Else is clean and bright with illustrations throughout.