The Alps in 1864: A Private Journal (First Trade Edition)

A$500 · Offered by Harry Hartog Rare Books · No longer available

First Trade Edition. Edinburgh: David Douglas, 1902. Royal 8vo. Original green publisher's cloth. Pages: [ii], frontispiece, xxxv, 444. 10 maps and 22 photographic plates throughout. Bound in original green publisher's buckram. Spine lettered and ruled in gilt. Upper edge gilt, other edges uncut. Ex-libris plate of James F. Wickwire pasted to half-title verso. Very good . Mild sunning to spine. Some fading to gilt at publishers titling on lower spine. Very minor rubbing on corners. Toning to endpapers and to plate tissue guards. Some foxing at rear. Otherwise, contents preserved magnificently and in excellent condition. Moore's account of the expedition he undertook in 1864 with Edward Whymper and Horace Walker. This 1902 edition incorporates additional pieces written by Moore and compiled by The Alpine Club. Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams. Previously owned by James F Wickwire. Please note: This item is large and/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase. This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store. If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]

• Binding: Hardcover

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