Norway and Its Glaciers Visited in 1851 (First Edition)

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First edition

First Edition. Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1853. 4to. Quarter brown calf and marbled paper boards. Pages: xxiv, 349. Large folding map at rear. 10 coloured plates. Numerous illustrations throughout. Later rebinding in quarter brown calf and marbled paper boards. Spine lettered and ruled in gilt. Title on red Morocco panel. Edges uncut. W. Williams signature pencilled at top of FFEP. Very good. Rubbing to cover boards and edges. Mild wearing at corners. Leather spine in excellent condition, colours rich and gilt remains bright. Contents in excellent condition. Some foxing at front and rear, as well as to plate tissue guards and adjacent leaves. Full title: Norway and Its Glaciers Visited in 1851; Followed by Journals of Excursions in the High Alps of Dauphine, Berne, and Savoy. Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams. 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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