Linnaeus´s A Tour in Lapland 1811
| Sold for | 12000 SEK |
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| Estimate | 6 000-8 000 SEK |
LINNÉ, CARL VON. Lachesis Lapponica, or a Tour in Lapland, now first published from the original manuscript journal... by James Edward Smith. I-II. London (printed for White and Cochrane... by R. Taylor and Co) 1811.
8:o. (3), iv-xvi, (1)-366, (lacks 2 blank and 4 pages advertisment for books), (2), (1)-306, (2, list of books written or edited by J. E. Smith) pp. With 63 woodcuts illustrations in the text.
Light brown half calf from late 20th century, slightly worn, split inner hinges, gilt spine with title label, red speckled edges. Title with some spotting and owner´s signature dated 1851. Slight foxing, discolouring from a plant on page 237-40 in vol I.
First edition. Soulsby 192, Bring 136, Schiötz 608a. Lacking 4 pages of advertisment for books published by F. C. and J. Rivington in vol I. Woodcut illustrations in the text.
