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This is the second edition of Nansen's famous "Farthest North", the first edition was published by Constable a year prior and thus commands a higher price. The book documents the voyage of the ship Fram from 1893 to 1896 and the fifteen-month sleigh journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieutenant Johansen in their attempt to reach the North Pole.Very Good Condition. Blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Books have been rebound, mid 20th century rebound, with new end papers. Binder's sticker to front pastedown. Binding is firm and pages are clean. All plates and maps present. Map to rear of volume 1 has a small noticeable tear that has been tape repaired by the previous owner. Boards have no sign of wear.

This is a very early English appearance of Human, All Too Human by German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The first English edition was published in Chicago by Charles H. Kerr & Company in 1908 and this edition, also being published by Charles H. Kerr & Company, was published in 1910. Meanwhile the first British edition was printed in 1909 and was included in part of a uniform set of Nietzsche's works published by T.N. Foulis. Nietzsche's first attempt at aphoristic writing lays the groundwork for his later works. The book introduces various concepts through brief paragraphs and sayings, hinting at his signature style. Good Condition. Green cloth with debossed design to front board and black titles. Binding is firm, yet title is slightly loose. Hinges are firm. Pages are lightly tanned and free of any inscriptions. Boards have moderate edge-wear woth some bumping to corners and fraying to edges. Spine has faded. Notable dark stain to rear board and a light stain to front board. Some darkening to edges.