CRANTZ, David.
The History of Greenland: Containing a Description of the Country, and Its Inhabitants.
"The man who did not relish the first part was no philosopher, and he who did not enjoy the second part, not Christian": Rare first edition of David Crantz's History of Greenland
London: Printed for the Brethren's Society, 1767.
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First edition in English of Crantz's elaborate account of the history of Greenland. first published in German in 1765. Octavo, two volumes bound in full period-style full speckled calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt stamping to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, illustrated with two folding maps and seven copperplate engravings. Arctic Bibliography 3471. Sabin 17417. Ricks 72. In near fine condition. An excellent, very handsomely bound set.
The History of Greenland: Containing a Description of the Country, and Its Inhabitants.
$2,600.00
In Stock
