CRANTZ, David (1723-1777). The History of Greenland. London: Brethren's Society, 1767. The first English edition of Crantz’s account of the Moravian mission to the Greenlanders. Arctic Bib. 3471; Ricks p. 72; Sabin 17417. Two volumes, octavo (211 x 130mm). 7 engraved folding plates, 2 folding maps (some spotting/toning). Contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards, morocco label on spine (spine cracked). Provenance: J. Hewett (inscription dated) – Bernard J. Shapero.
CRANTZ, David (1723-1777). The History of Greenland. London: Brethren's Society, 1767. The first English edition of Crantz’s account of the Moravian mission to the Greenlanders. Arctic Bib. 3471; Ricks p. 72; Sabin 17417. Two volumes, octavo (211 x 130mm). 7 engraved folding plates, 2 folding maps (some spotting/toning). Contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards, morocco label on spine (spine cracked). Provenance: J. Hewett (inscription dated) – Bernard J. Shapero.
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