{"product_id":"vintage-king-oscar-ii-of-sweden-biography-chicago-swedish-immigrant-history","title":"Vintage King Oscar II Of Sweden Biography Chicago Swedish Immigrant History","description":"Title: Konung Oscar II: Hans Lif och Verksamhet (Memorial Edition \/ Minnesupplaga)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Compiler: Algot E. Strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: P. A. Lindberg \u0026amp; Co., 52 Dearborn St., Chicago\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: Circa 1908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Swedish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Item:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful \"Memorial Edition\" (Minnesupplaga) chronicling the life and reign of King Oscar II, the last King of Sweden to also rule over Norway. Published in Chicago, this volume is a significant piece of Swedish-American history, serving as a cultural touchstone for the Scandinavian diaspora in the United States during the early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book features a striking blue cloth hardcover with ornate gold gilt lettering and a photographic inlay of the King. It is \"Rikt Illustrerad\" (Richly Illustrated) with numerous black-and-white plates, including a touching frontispiece of the King and Queen Sophia dated 1857–1907.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContent Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Detailed historical accounts of the King's \"wise and peace-loving\" reign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Descriptions of the transition of the throne to King Gustaf V.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Numerous illustrations of Swedish royal life and historical events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cover: Good vintage condition with some shelf wear and light rubbing to the edges. The gold gilt remains largely bright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Binding: Tight and secure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Interior: Pages are clean with age-appropriate toning. No significant tears or markings observed in the provided images.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Note: Please see photos for a closer look at the spine and corner conditions.","brand":"Urban Treasure Map","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815058571396,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/7851\/5844\/files\/aa863ef5-9dc3-47bf-a4c8-b708d1119992.jpg?v=1777594948","url":"https:\/\/urbantreasuremap.com\/products\/vintage-king-oscar-ii-of-sweden-biography-chicago-swedish-immigrant-history","provider":"Urban Treasure Map","version":"1.0","type":"link"}