^Lot 320 Fridtjof Nansen

Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate (1861–1930) who led the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888. Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 7.75 photo of Nansen at his desk, affixed to its 14 x 11.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Fridtjof Nansen, 31 Mars 1897.” Creasing to corners of mount, as well as some light toning, soiling, and foxing, otherwise fine condition. A beautiful, large image by Dornac.