A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration 5" open tear to top

5" open tear to top edge of front panel

Half leather backed marble paper covered boards

and light damp stain to the top edge of several pages of both volumes

Crack to front hinge though binding remains secure

A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration 5" open tear to topSt. Louis, MO: J. W. Henry, 1892. Hardcover. 8vo. Very good. Wear to exterior includes minor rolling to spine, light soiling, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, light bowing to front board, and rubbing. Gilt on front board and spine has mostly faded to yellow. Beautifully written gift inscription to second front free end paper. Light age toning and sporadic foxing to margins throughout. Else is clean and bright with illustrations throughout.