The Life Of Horace Benedict De Saussure (First Edition)
First Edition. London: Edward Arnold, 1920. Royal 8vo. Original burgundy publisher's cloth. Pages: xii, 479, one page of advertisements. 18 photographic plates throughout.
Bound in original burgundy publisher's cloth. Gilt titling to cover and spine. Cover margins ruled in blind. Endpapers show map of De Saussure's Alpine journeys. Frontispiece portrays illustration of De Saussure. Very good. Front hinge slightly loosened. Mild rubbing along creases, edges, and at corners. Spine slightly darkened with fading to gilt. Very small tear at foot of spine. Contents in excellent condition. Some very mild foxing here and there throughout. Original fontis tissue guard present but quite toned. Photographic plates clean and bright. An overall very nice copy.
Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams.
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The Life Of Horace Benedict De Saussure (First Edition)
The Life Of Horace Benedict De Saussure (First Edition)
First Edition. London: Edward Arnold, 1920. Royal 8vo. Original burgundy publisher's cloth. Pages: xii, 479, one page of advertisements. 18 photographic plates throughout.
Bound in original burgundy publisher's cloth. Gilt titling to cover and spine. Cover margins ruled in blind. Endpapers show map of De Saussure's Alpine journeys. Frontispiece portrays illustration of De Saussure. Very good. Front hinge slightly loosened. Mild rubbing along creases, edges, and at corners. Spine slightly darkened with fading to gilt. Very small tear at foot of spine. Contents in excellent condition. Some very mild foxing here and there throughout. Original fontis tissue guard present but quite toned. Photographic plates clean and bright. An overall very nice copy.
Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams.
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This book is currently on display in the rare book section of our Paddington store.
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First Edition. London: Edward Arnold, 1920. Royal 8vo. Original burgundy publisher's cloth. Pages: xii, 479, one page of advertisements. 18 photographic plates throughout.
Bound in original burgundy publisher's cloth. Gilt titling to cover and spine. Cover margins ruled in blind. Endpapers show map of De Saussure's Alpine journeys. Frontispiece portrays illustration of De Saussure. Very good. Front hinge slightly loosened. Mild rubbing along creases, edges, and at corners. Spine slightly darkened with fading to gilt. Very small tear at foot of spine. Contents in excellent condition. Some very mild foxing here and there throughout. Original fontis tissue guard present but quite toned. Photographic plates clean and bright. An overall very nice copy.
Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams.
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 of our Paddington store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
