A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration Wear to exterior includes bumping

Wear to exterior includes bumping to corners revealing boards

light browning to boards

minor chipping to edges

Crack to front hinge though binding remains secure

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

A Summer in Alaska by Frederick Schwatka Exploration Wear to exterior includes bumpingSt. 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.