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NORWAY. Fridtjof Nansen, explorer. 1861-1930. AL Medallet (23mm, 0.86 g, 12h). The First Fram Expedition . Dated 1893 and 1896. UNC.
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NORWAY. Fridtjof Nansen, explorer. 1861-1930. AL Medallet (23mm, 0.86 g, 12h). The First Fram Expedition . Dated 1893 and 1896. BERNSEN · JOHANSEN JACOBSEN · BLESSING HENRIKSEN · MOGSTAD ·/ SCOTT HANSEN · AMUNDSEN · JUELL PETTERSON · NORDAHL ·, the Fram at sea right; around FRIDTJOF NANSEN SVERDRUP / FORSKERAANDENS MORGENSOL GLIMTED OP MOD ISLAGT POL, radiant sun on map of the Arctic; above, crowned coat-of arms on wreath atop NANSEN JOHANSEN/ 86’ 14’ N · BR ·/ FRAM : 85’ 57’ N · BR ·; to either side, 24 · 6; 21 · 7 1893 and 13 · 8; 20 · 8 · 1896; 8614 at pole. For a similar example in lower grade, see Baldwin’s 74 (9 May 2012), lto 2131 (hammer £160). UNC.
In 1893, Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen set off in the Fram from the remote New Siberian Islands in an attempt to reach the North Pole. Nansen harnessed the east-west currents, intentionally freezing his ship in pack ice and waiting for the transpolar drift stream to carry him to the pole. The ice proved frustratingly slow moving, and a group set off to reach the pole via dogsled. Though the voyage was ultimately unsuccessful in its primary goal, the expedition was crucial in the advancement of both Arctic geography and of the technology and techniques required for exploring this desolate region.
Closing Date and Time: 28 August 2024 at 14:40:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
In 1893, Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen set off in the Fram from the remote New Siberian Islands in an attempt to reach the North Pole. Nansen harnessed the east-west currents, intentionally freezing his ship in pack ice and waiting for the transpolar drift stream to carry him to the pole. The ice proved frustratingly slow moving, and a group set off to reach the pole via dogsled. Though the voyage was ultimately unsuccessful in its primary goal, the expedition was crucial in the advancement of both Arctic geography and of the technology and techniques required for exploring this desolate region.
Closing Date and Time: 28 August 2024 at 14:40:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
