Landflyktig 1945 by Knut Wigert Norwegian WWII |
Item #: BOC1578 Our price: $25.00 |
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Publisher: John Grieg's publishing house; Oslo Norway 1945 126 pages; Approx size: 7.75 by 5.25" Language(s): Norwegian Illustrated with black and white photographs. Knut Kirsebom Wigert (3 October 1916 – 14 June 2006) was a Norwegian actor, known for his many Ibsen roles and the establishment of an Ibsen museum in Oslo. During the Second World War, Wigert was a member of the Norwegian Independent Company 1, recruited by former actor and leader of the group Martin Linge. He participated in the Operation Archery raid at Måløy in 'December 1941, and later graduated as a lieutenant from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst in 1943. He published the book Landflyktig in 1945, describing his travel via Stockholm, Moscow, Istanbul, Cairo and South Africa to England, and later service in the army. Very nice condition for the age. Decorated boards with browns and creams. Leather like spine with gold gilt lettering. Slightly bumped corners. Interior clear and clean. Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking. |
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