Canadian Arts, Culture and History

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LOT 556

Lot 556

J. Arthur Bain

J. Arthur Bain
Lot 556 Details
J. Arthur Bain

FRIDTJOF NANSEN-SCIENTIST AND EXPLORER

12mo., 290pp., portrait frontispiece, full title, illustrated, in green tooled cloth bevelled boards, London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd., 1897
7.5 x 5.5 in — 19.1 x 14 cm

Estimate $80-$120

Realised: $84
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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J. Arthur Bain
  • J. Arthur Bain
Provenance:

Ex Library of Dr. Joe MacInnis, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor expected wear to boards. One spine break. Interior clean, Presentation bookplate to inside front cover, 1897.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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