Mount McKinley and Mountain Climbers' Proofs (First Edition)
Presentation copy. Given to the Wilmington Institute Free Library by the author.Ā
First Edition.Ā Philadelphia: Campion and Company, 1914. Large 8vo. Original red publisher's cloth. Pages: 142pp.
Bound in red publisher's buckram. Cover and spine lettered in gilt. Upper edge gilt.Ā Very good. Binding square and tight. Rubbing at edges and corners, with some very minor fraying to spine head. Some fading to upper covers. Library catalogue markings to lower spine. Contents near fine, pages bright, clear, and fresh. Presentation plate, library stamp, and W. Williams signature pencilled to front endpapers. Library loan pocket and Chessler Books sticker on rear endpapers. Title page has library title punch stamp and W. Williams blind stamp.
Full title: The Highest Andes. A Record of The First Ascent of Aconcagua and Tupungato in Argentina, and the Exploration of the Surrounding Valleys.
Provenance:Ā From the library of Warwick H. Williams.Ā
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store.
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Catalogue Number: ON00123
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Mount McKinley and Mountain Climbers' Proofs (First Edition)
Mount McKinley and Mountain Climbers' Proofs (First Edition)
Presentation copy. Given to the Wilmington Institute Free Library by the author.Ā
First Edition.Ā Philadelphia: Campion and Company, 1914. Large 8vo. Original red publisher's cloth. Pages: 142pp.
Bound in red publisher's buckram. Cover and spine lettered in gilt. Upper edge gilt.Ā Very good. Binding square and tight. Rubbing at edges and corners, with some very minor fraying to spine head. Some fading to upper covers. Library catalogue markings to lower spine. Contents near fine, pages bright, clear, and fresh. Presentation plate, library stamp, and W. Williams signature pencilled to front endpapers. Library loan pocket and Chessler Books sticker on rear endpapers. Title page has library title punch stamp and W. Williams blind stamp.
Full title: The Highest Andes. A Record of The First Ascent of Aconcagua and Tupungato in Argentina, and the Exploration of the Surrounding Valleys.
Provenance:Ā From the library of Warwick H. Williams.Ā
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
Catalogue Number: ON00123
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Presentation copy. Given to the Wilmington Institute Free Library by the author.Ā
First Edition.Ā Philadelphia: Campion and Company, 1914. Large 8vo. Original red publisher's cloth. Pages: 142pp.
Bound in red publisher's buckram. Cover and spine lettered in gilt. Upper edge gilt.Ā Very good. Binding square and tight. Rubbing at edges and corners, with some very minor fraying to spine head. Some fading to upper covers. Library catalogue markings to lower spine. Contents near fine, pages bright, clear, and fresh. Presentation plate, library stamp, and W. Williams signature pencilled to front endpapers. Library loan pocket and Chessler Books sticker on rear endpapers. Title page has library title punch stamp and W. Williams blind stamp.
Full title: The Highest Andes. A Record of The First Ascent of Aconcagua and Tupungato in Argentina, and the Exploration of the Surrounding Valleys.
Provenance:Ā From the library of Warwick H. Williams.Ā
This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
Catalogue Number: ON00123
