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Peaks and Precipices: Scrambles in the Dolomites and Savoy
by Rey, Guido. Translated By J. E. C. Eaton
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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East Granby, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1914. First edition, 1914. Well illustrated throughout with black and white plates from photographs. Fair to good sound copy in light red cloth printed in gilt, 238 pages plus plates. Spine background faded but lettering readily legible, corners bumped, rubbing to spine ends, good hinges, sound text block, light to moderate scattered foxing to the text pages throughout (plates not affected), name on front free endpaper [Y. A. Symes], additional name crossed out inside front cover, red Asian style square stamp with the name Parrette on half-title, no other markings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Resource Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 045009
- Title
- Peaks and Precipices: Scrambles in the Dolomites and Savoy
- Author
- Rey, Guido. Translated By J. E. C. Eaton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- T. Fisher Unwin
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1914
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Keywords
- ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING CLIMBS MOUNTAINS
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel & Exploration, International Culture; Recreation, Sports and Hobbies;
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East Granby, Connecticut
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- Rubbing
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- Fair
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- Spine
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