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1873 Weird Tales From the Northern Seas From the Danish of Jonas Lie
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Uncommon
An uncommon first English language edition, having been translated from the original Norwegian text, by author Jonas Lie. In original blue pictorial boards.
A book of tales steeped in nautical superstition, deeply influenced by the author's childhood in the isolated city of Tromsø.
Translated by British linguist R. Nisbet Bain, who assisted in many translations and published several of his own works.
In lovely condition, featuring a frontispiece, and 11 monochrome plates, rendered by artist Laurence Housman, brother to poet A. E. Housman. Collated complete.
Condition
Bound in original blue cloth. Externally, smart. Shelf wear. Age toning to board extremities. Small puncture mark to front joint. Fading to spine. Internally, firmly bound, occasional evidence of strain. Pages consistently bright and clean.
Very Good
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