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VERY SCARCE First Edition
RASMUSSEN, Knud (1879-1933) Danish polar explorer. Called “The Father of Eskimology.” He was the first European to cross the Northwest passage on dog sled. He established the most northerly trading post in the world. Rasmussen was awarded many awards. He book in Danish: “Festens Gave” Eskimoiske Alaska, Adventure, Gyldendalske, Kbenhavn, 1929, First Edition. Two hundred five pages with all maps intact. Heavily illustrated in color. Hard paper covers. Choice presentation inscription: “To my friend Isaiah Bowman with all my best wishes for 1930, Knud Rasmussen Christmas 1929.” Isaiah Bowman (1878-1950) was an explorer, American geographer, educator, Director of the American Geographic society, President of Johns Hopkins and a leader in the South America Expeditions. Book is intact, tight with front cover partially loose. The spine is intact. Edge of front cover a bit brittle. Otherwise a nice copy............$395.00
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