An early 20th century travel book featuring thirty-two watercolor prints, Norway is a celebration of the titular country:
“Mr. Hammer is an authority on Norway, an experienced traveler, and Times correspondent in Oslo. He has made a general survey of the country for the traveler, with particular regard to scenery, architecture, historical traditions, customs and manners, sports and wild life. In descriptions of cities like Trondhjem, Bergen, and Oslo, the story of ancient and modern Norway is readably summarized. The breadth of interest of the book is indicated by such chapters as those on the early British travelers in Norway, and on the spirit of Norwegian literature and art. Mr. Heaton Cooper is at his best in his water-colours of Norway, and from his long experience of painting in that country has known where to find the most delightful subjects for his brush.” (Back Copy)
- Title: Norway
- Author: C. Hammer, M.A
- Illustrator: Heaton Cooper
- Publisher: & C. Black, Ltd.
- Place: London
- Year: 1928
- Edition: First edition
- Series: Black’s Popular Series of Colour Books
- Format: 8vo
- Length: 196pp
- Dimensions: 5” x 8.25”
- Condition: The dustjacket is in fine condition. It is somewhat tanned and faded with age, also brittle and cracked along the edges. A dark brown discoloration at the bottom of the front is probably acid burn damage. A clear mylar covering and paper backing protect the jacket. The cornflower blue cloth covered boards are in very good condition, little wear along the edges. A pattern of two repeating shields is embossed on the front and spine. The titles on the front are in dark blue, and those on the spine are gilt. The publisher’s monogram is embossed on the back. The binding is tight. The pages are generally clean—no tears or extraneous marks. The first ¾ of the text block is slightly warped along the top corner. There is some light foxing and soiling along the edges. An acid burn, probably from a book mark sits on the half title page. A letter length inscription in black in dating to 1929 sits in the front end papers as well as a probably unrelated blue owner’s stamp.