A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration and light damp stain to

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

light browning to boards

Minor damp staining to bottom margin of first and last few pages which does not effect the contents

Inscription to previous owner on front free end paper

Half leather backed marble paper covered boards

A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration and light damp stain toSt. 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.