Runes of the North
NY: Knopf, 1963. First edition. Hardcover. Twelfth printing, 1977. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For my Icelandic friend George Hanson, who will understand the meaning of ancient Runic inscription. Best wishes, Sigurd F Olson." George Hanson was a college librarian and book collector in Chicago, with a special passion for and scholarly interest in Iceland, and a copy of his obituary is laid in. Illustrated by Robert Hines. A book that "expresses his feelings about the haunting appeal of wilderness" with a special concentration on the territory of the Canadian border and further north through Alaska.
Brown cloth with gold stamping and a loon in red, turquoise top stain. Hanson's name stamp to pastedown. Near fine or better in a near fine jacket with a little rubbing to rear panel and subtle tape reinforcement to top of spine (no tears). Near fine / Near fine. Item #1217
ISBN: 9780394443485
Price: $150.00 save 5% $142.50