Subasta Bidspirit | NANSEN FRIDTJOF: (1861-1930) Norwegian Explorer

NANSEN FRIDTJOF: (1861-1930) Norwegian Explorer and Scientist. Nobel Peace Prize in 1922. Former cha... - NANSEN FRIDTJOF: (1861-1930) Norwegian Explorer and Scientist. Nobel Peace Prize in 1922. Former champion Skier, he led the team that made the first skiing crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, and won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude during his North Pole expedition. His techniques of polar travel and his innovations influenced a generation of subsequent Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. A fine and rare signed cabinet photograph by Nansen, 5 x 7.5, the attractive image depicting the humanitarian explorer, a youthful looking Nansen, standing outdoors, alongside another gentleman, standing on the steps of a railroad car. Signed in bold black ink `Fridtjof Nansen´, to the lower light grey stiff sheet mount. VG