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 Publisher: Deighton, Bell, and Co.; Bell and Daldy Publish Year: 1868 Publish Place: Cambridge : London: Illustrator: WHYMPER E. [Edward] 1840-1911 Category: Miscellaneous, Foreign Travel, Antiquarian Book, History, Reference Book No: 008281 Status: For Sale Book Condition: Good Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall Jacket Condition: Unknown Binding: Hardcover Book Type: Unknown Edition: 1st Edition Inscription: Unknown £85 Add to Basket Ask a question Refer to a friend Additional information 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] adverts, complete with 5 plates, 15 illustrations within text, pencil name to half title (GF Bowen), ink name to title (same), faint embossed stamp to ht, new endpapers, some water staining, paper loss along margin edge (probably due to over keen page separation!). (219*141 mm). (Neate *98. Alpine Club LibCat p 39). Bonney traveled & climbed extensively in the Alps for over 50 years.
