Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. Signed book: The Friendly Arctic. First edition. NY: The McMillan Company, 1921. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 784 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “For Edwin Balmer, who succeeded in making a hero out of his everyday friend Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Chicago, December 7, 1921.” Mild toning to signed page, pencil notation to top of signed page, loose, but intact front hinge, and scattered wear to covers and spine, otherwise very good condition. The two fold-out maps are included. RRAuction COA.
