Rock-Climbing in Skye (First Edition)
First Edition. London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1908. 8vo. Original blue publisher's cloth. Pages: [ii, frontispiece] xxiv, 330, page of advertisements. 31 illustrated plates, 9 diagrams, folding map in rear pastedown pocket.
Bound in original dark blue publisher's cloth. Cover and spine lettered in gilt. Cover margins in blind. Good. Binding front hinge cracked, otherwise sturdy. Spine edges a little frayed, small tear at upper edge. Some rubbing to corners. Gilt remains bright. Toning to endpapers. Foxing throughout, more prominent at preliminaries and plate tissue guards. Folding map in near fine condition, some minor creasing at bottom, otherwise all seams and joints in fantastic condition, map clear and bright, free of spots. A good copy of a scarce classic, with a nearly pristine example of the folding map.
Provenance:Â From the library of Warwick H. Williams.Â
Please note: This item is large and/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section in our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
Original: $203.15
-65%$203.15
$71.10
Description
First Edition. London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1908. 8vo. Original blue publisher's cloth. Pages: [ii, frontispiece] xxiv, 330, page of advertisements. 31 illustrated plates, 9 diagrams, folding map in rear pastedown pocket.
Bound in original dark blue publisher's cloth. Cover and spine lettered in gilt. Cover margins in blind. Good. Binding front hinge cracked, otherwise sturdy. Spine edges a little frayed, small tear at upper edge. Some rubbing to corners. Gilt remains bright. Toning to endpapers. Foxing throughout, more prominent at preliminaries and plate tissue guards. Folding map in near fine condition, some minor creasing at bottom, otherwise all seams and joints in fantastic condition, map clear and bright, free of spots. A good copy of a scarce classic, with a nearly pristine example of the folding map.
Provenance:Â From the library of Warwick H. Williams.Â
Please note: This item is large and/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.
This book is currently on display in the rare book section in our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
