The Letters of Junius
In attractive, half brown calf over green morocco, some blind tooling, Spine, raised bands, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, B&W frontis, additional engraved title with portrait vignette, [3], (iv-xx), [1], 2-366 pp, 1 pl, 1 vignette,…
Rock-Climbing in North Wales
ABRAHAM George 1871-1965 and Ashley 1876-1951
First edition, 1906, rebound in red half morocco, over red cloth, gilt tooling. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling,. & gilt titles to maroon calf labels. Internally, half title, tissue guarded frontis, [4], (v-xx), [2], 394 pp, [4] adverts, [1]…
The Complete Mountaineer
ABRAHAM George D [Dixon] 1872-1965
First edition, 1907, rebound in half dark brown calf over pale blue cloth, gilt tooling, a few marks. Spine, gilt tooling, raised bands, gilt titles to red calf labels. Internally, half title, frontis, [6], (vii-xv), [1], 493 pp, [1] 75…
Motor Ways at Home and Abroad
ABRAHAM George D. 1872-1965
In quarter calf over calf cloth, gilt titles. Internally, half title, frontis, [5], (vi-x), 252 pp, 32 B&W full page illustrations, ink marks to lower cover. An ex-library copy with all the stamps and lib labels. (178*117 mm)
Louis Agassiz His Life and Correspondence
AGASSIZ Elizabeth Cary 1822-1907 - editor
VG, in blue cloth, corners rubbed, tiny mark to upper board. Spine, gilt titles, edges bumped. Internally, adverts, portrait frontis, title with vignette, [1], [3], (iv-xviii), [1], 2-794 pp, 12 B&W illustrations, t.e.g., black endpapers. (197*126…
The Tower of London A Historical Romance
AINSWORTH William Harrison 1805-1882
[1897]. In modern half red morocco over red morocco cloth, some blind tooling. Spine, gilt tooling, raised bands, gilt titles to red calf labels. Internally, half title, frontis, [2], (vi-xiv), [2], 3-543 pp, 40 plates (B&W), 58 wood engravings,…
Sketches of Vesuvius, with Short Accounts of its Principal Eruptions, From the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Time.
AULDJO John 1805-1886
Contains a historical overview of the volcano's principal eruptions from the beginning of the Christian era up to the early 19th century. Uncommon, First English Edition, in attractive, half speckled calf over marbled boards. Spine, faded slightly,…
Bacon's Excelsior Map of Wales and Monmouthshire. With Railways, Roads, and Distances.
BACON G.W. [George Washington] 1830-1921
Not dated, but c1908, rebound into purple cloth boards, original cloth with gilt titles tipped om, spine with gilt titles. Internally 20 coloured panes dissected & mounted on cloth, 99*124 cm, when unfolded. Inset material includes: Geological map…
Travels, Comprising Observations made during a Residence in the Tarentaise, and various parts of the Grecian and Pennine Alps, and in Switzerland and Auvergne, in the years 1820, 1821, and 1822.
BAKEWELL R. [Robert] 1768-1843
First edition, 2 volumes in the publishers black cloth, corners & edges bumped. Respined in black cloth, old cloth labels laid down. Internally, lacks the 4 coloured plates. Vol 1, 1823, [3], (iv-xvi), [1], 2-381 pp, [1], 10 B&W Illustrations. Vol…
The Alpine Guide Part II. The Central Alps
BALL John 1818-1889
In the publishers maroon cloth, gilt circular title stamp, corners worn, edges rubbed. Spine, faded, gilt titles, edges worn with loss. Internally, half title, [5], (vi-cxxx), [2], [1], 2-521 pp, [3] adverts, 1 plate, 2 woodcuts, 7 maps (of 8,…
The Alpine Guide. Part II. The Central Alps:
BALL John 1818-1889
In maroon embossed cloth gilt titles, corners rubbed. Respined, old laid down, gilt titles. Internally, half title. [5], (vi-xviii), [2], [1], 2-521 pp, complete with 8 maps (all folding, most coloured), 1 pl (folding), 2 woodcuts, 2 columns per…
The Central Alps Part 1 & 2 The Alpine Guide
BALL John 1818-1889. (VALENTINE-RICHARDS AV [Alfred Valentine] - editor)
2 volumes in an oatmeal cloth, circular black ink title stamp, edges faded & rubbed. Spines, black ink titles, edges bumped. Internally Part 1, 1907, half title, large folding map frontis, [5], (vi-xxviii), [1], 2-326 pp, [1] errata, complete with…
The Alpine Regions of Switzerland and the Neighbouring Countries; A Pedestrian's Notes on their Physical Features, Scenery, and Natural History.
BONNEY T.G. [Thomas George] 1833-1923
First edition, 1868, in the published green cloth, attractive gilt image, corners & edges worn, a few spots. Respined, old laid down, gilt titles & tooling. Internally, half title, B&W frontis, [7], (viii-xvi). [1] small errata, 351 pp, [1]…
The Building of the Alps
BONNEY T.G. [Thomas George] 1833-1923
First edition, 1912, in the publishers gilt titled, green cloth, corners rubbed. Spine, gilt titles, edges bumped. Internally, half title, B&W photographic tissue guarded frontis, title in red & black inks, [4], 5-383, [1], 32 B&W mainly…
Description des Alpes Pennines et Rhetiennes; (Vol 1 only of 2)
BOURRIT M.T. [Marc-Théodore,]1739-1819
rare item, vol 1 only of 2 in contemporary full worn calf, tips repaired, boards held by ties, spine with faded gilt tooling, lacking title label. Internally, [3], (iv-xix), [1], [1], 2-247 pp, 1 map (large folding), 4 plates (B&W), 12 woodcuts,…