Description
Lýsing Íslands , Abstract by Þorvald Thoroddsen, 2. volume in 2. book series in Bókasafn alþýðu. Foreword for another edition by Þorvald Thoroddsen. Beautiful version in decorative ribbon and colored in shapes. Oddur Björnsson, who was the publisher of the publication, seems to have lived at Friðriksberg in Copenhagen. At the forefront of the book is an advertisement from Oddur where this remarkable book series is discussed and contains recommendations from Magnús Stephensen, Governor and Minister of Iceland, Jón Magnússon. The book is richly decorated with drawings and photographs.
Publishing and printing :
Publisher: Oddur Björnsson Copenhagen 1900. Second edition, improved. Printed by university printer JH Schultz.
Antiques.
