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Vilhjalmur Stefansson

“I hope you will be in a position some day to take the journey the book describes. It is getting simpler every year, for the country is being settled”

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“I hope you will be in a position some day to take the journey the book describes. It is getting simpler every year, for the country is being settled”

Canadian explorer and ethnologist (1879–1962) best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and for his studies of the native peoples there. TLS signed “V. Stefansson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, American Geographical Society letterhead, November 27, 1923. Letter to a young collector. In part: “To-day I am sending you under another cover a book with my name scribbled on it. I hope you will be in a position some day to take the journey the book describes. It is getting simpler every year, for the country is being settled.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #410 - Ended June 19, 2013