The Alps
by W. Martin Conway; A. D. McCormick (illust.)
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: Adam and Charles Black, 1904. First British edition. Hardcover book bound in the publisher's full decorative cloth-gilt. 23 cm. 294 pages. Contains 70 full-page color illustrations. In very good plus condition. Gift inscription present on the front loose end page. No other ownership marks/writing present within. Front hinge cracked but holding relatively firmly to the book block. Moderate spotting to the front/back matter and some of the interior pages. A few pages show short, closed tears. Light edge wear/bumping, rubbing to the covers. A handsome copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- JNBookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5392
- Title
- The Alps
- Author
- W. Martin Conway; A. D. McCormick (illust.)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British edition
- Publisher
- Adam and Charles Black
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1904
- Keywords
- Mountaineering Climbing Climber Alpinist Alpine Swiss Switzerland
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Palm Harbor, Florida
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Rare book dealer located in Tampa, Florida.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.