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Lars Møller (b. Nuuk 1842, d. s.p. 1926)

Collection of various early Greenlandic publications from 1860–1870s, incl. Lars Møller (publ.): Atuagagdliutit. Nalinginarnik tusarumin sassunik unikat no. 6–20. Nungme (Grønland) 1862. 8vo. Cont. cardboard. + 2. Atuagagdliutit Nalinginarnik tusaruminasassunik univkat. No. 25 – 47. Nungme 1864–65. 8vo. New cardboard binding. With the orig. wrapper for the 5 first issues, printed in colour. With 4 lithographic illustrations in colour for the continuation of Robinson Crusoe + 4 pages of wood cut illustrations, among other a full page printing of Aron fra Kangeq. Enclosed a collection of Lars Møller’s lithographs from later issues. From year 10, no 145, 25 (of 31) b/w lithographs. + A few facsimiles. All housed in paperbox. (FP)

The first Greenlandic magazine. With drawn and lithographed illustrations, made by the Greenlander Lars Møller, who also translated the texts or contributed with his own writing. He also did the graphic work, the printing and binding.

Oldendow: Bogtrykkerkunsten i Grønland. Cph 1957), pp 107.

Provenance: Flemming Erik Pedersen (1931–2020).

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: books@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Books & manuscripts, 16 September 2020

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8,000–10,000 DKK

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Price realised

8,000 DKK