Andrée’s Story (Boys’ Edition, 1930) – Vintage Polar Exploration Adventure Book – Illustrated Blue Ribbon Books

This captivating 1930 edition of Andrée’s Story tells the thrilling real-life account of Salomon August Andrée’s daring 1897 attempt to fly over the North Pole by hydrogen balloon. Edited from the diaries and journals found decades later, this “Boys’ Edition” was created to inspire young adventurers with tales of bravery, science, and exploration in the Arctic wilds.

With its bold illustrated cover, deckled edges, and historical photographs inside, this book is a beautiful example of early 20th-century publishing. Printed by Blue Ribbon Books in New York and translated from the Swedish, this edition brings to life the mystery and legacy of one of the most ambitious (and tragic) expeditions in polar history.

Why I Chose This Piece:
There’s something deeply moving about stories of early exploration — that mix of human ambition, ingenuity, and risk. This book is not just a historical account, but a beautifully made object with its vivid cover and aged pages. It felt like holding a piece of both literary and adventure history in my hands.

About this Piece:
Title: Andrée’s Story – The Complete Record of His Polar Flight, 1897
Edition: Boys’ Edition
Publisher: Blue Ribbon Books, New York
Printed by: The Cornwall Press, Inc.
Date: 1930
Size: Approx. 8.5" x 5.75"
Pages: Illustrated with photographs
Condition: Excellent vintage condition — tight binding, clean pages, light shelf wear to spine edges
Features: Vivid illustrated front cover, deckled page edges, translated from Swedish

Ideas for Use:
Gift for lovers of vintage adventure books or historical nonfiction
Stunning addition to a travel, aviation, or polar exploration collections
Perfect styling piece for a study, library, or shelf
Ideal for homeschoolers or educators teaching early exploration history

A Note on Vintage:
Vintage items often carry gentle signs of age that add to their unique character. Please review all photos closely to ensure this piece is the perfect fit for you.

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