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ULTIMA ESPERANZA by Ernst F. Löhndorff - German Adventure Novel - 1951 - $45
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Rare German adventure novel "Ultima Esperanza: Aufstieg und Ende des Königs von Feuerland" (Rise and Fall of the King of Tierra del Fuego) by renowned German sailor-turned-author Ernst F. Löhndorff.
Key Details:
Author: Ernst F. Löhndorff (1899-1976)
Publisher: Carl Schünemann Verlag, Bremen
Language: German
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear
Special Feature: SIGNED by previous owner "Robert Klaus Weihnachten 1951" on front endpaper
Cover: Attractive cloth binding with penguin motif on front cover
Content: Adventure story about Tierra del Fuego, part of Löhndorff's extensive travel literature
Ernst Friedrich Löhndorff was a German sailor, adventurer, and writer who traveled the world as a sailor and adventurer until 1927. This title "Ultima Esperanza" was originally published in 1950, making this an early edition. Löhndorff's novels were translated into at least 12 different languages, testament to their popularity.
Perfect for collectors of German literature, adventure fiction, or maritime/travel narratives. Shows typical shelf wear but remains a solid reading copy with historical significance.