Pioneers on Skis by Strom, Erling - 1977

Central Valley, New York: Smith Clove Press, 1977 Introduction by Lowell Thomas. This is more than an autobiography; it tells the life of Erling Strom and also recounts adventures with his pioneer friends on skis, including Lars Haugen, the Marquis Albizzi, Leonhard Seppala, Herman Johannsen, and Alfred Lindley. Blue cloth with gilt titling on spine and front, blue end papers, black and white frontispiece, and illustrated with black & white photographs, 229 pages. Pale foxing to text block edge, previous owner's name in ink on end paper, text is clean and tight. Dust jacket, which is not price-clipped, has edge wear and shelf wear, spine, edges and white portions are sunned, but colour of image is still bright. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Hard Cover. Good+/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.