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…
Peaks, Passes, and Glaciers. A Series of Excursions by Members of the Alpine Club.
BALL John (editor) 1818-1889
Commonly regarded as the cornerstone of any mountaineering collection. In the original pictorial gilt cloth, corners bumped, gilt titles to spine, expertly re-backed preserving the original cloth. Internally, half title, frontis, title with…
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,…
Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps
BROCKEDON William 1787-1854
Superbly bound set, 96 Fine Engravings of the Alps, 1828-29, with 13 Detailed Maps. Complete. Two volumes, folio, contemporary full straight grain morocco, elaborately gilt decorated spines & covers, raised bands, marbled endpapers, all edges…
The Land of the Midnight Sun:
CHAILLU Paul B [Bellini] du 1835-1903
VG, 1899, New Edition, complete. In the original blue pictorial cloth, red titles, rounded corners, corners & edges bumped & worn. Spine, gilt titles, edges bumped. Internally, frontis, [2], (ii-vii), [1], 759 pp, [1], 1 pl (folding), 33 full…
The Northern Cambrian Mountains or a Tour Through North Wales,
COMPTON Thomas
1st ed, VG, 30 pls (of 30), 1817. The very desirable first edition, first issue with the 1815/16 imprint. In half red roan, small almost invisible mark, over contemporary green marbled boards, a little worn & scratched, corners & edges a…
Mountain Memories A Pilgrimage of Romance
CONWAY Martin Sir 1856-1937
A retrospective account of his mountaineering career. First edition, 1920, complete in blue cloth, some blind tooling, corners bumped. Crudely respined, old laid down, gilt titles & tooling. Internally, half title, B&W frontis, embossed stamp…
Climbing and Exploration in the Karakoram-Himalayas
CONWAY Sir William Martin 1856-1937
Rebound in brown cloth, corners bumped, silver titles to spine. Internally, half title, frontis, [8], 9-709 pp, [1], [1] adverts, 300 illustrations (B&W, many full page) 1 large folding map (short fold tear repaired), new endpapers, frontis tissue…
The Alps in Nature and History
COOLIDGE W.A.B. [William Augustus Brevoort] 1850-1926
First edition, in blue cloth, corners bumped, gilt tooling & titles. Spine, faded, decorative gilt tooling & titles, edges bumped. Internally, complete with, half title, photographic frontis, [5], (vi-xx), [1], 2-440pp, (40) catalogue, 7 B&W…