Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69

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Fine, in a stunning full calf binding, by F Bedford, gilt edge tooling. Spine, decorative gilt tooling, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, half title, frontis, [5], (vii-xviii), [2], [1], 2-432 pp, complete with all 23 full page illustrations, 92 illustrations within text & 5 maps (4 folding & 1 coloured),t.e.g., remainder uncut, red marbled endpapers, elaborate gilt tooling to turn ins and board edges, binders stamp to verso fep, along with a tipped in catalogue listing stating that this copy was from the authors own library. Published in the same year as the first edition. Whymper, mountaineer and wood-engraver. The book is entirely personal, all ego', Whymper told a friend in 1869. 'It will have a hundred illustrations-the best your humble servant knows how to produce, and they will contain enough sensations for half a dozen volumes' (Smythe, 225). The book is written with simplicity, directness, and verve, and is profusely illustrated with his woodcuts. (225*160 mm). Neate 897.