Language: English
Published by The Centry Co, New York, 1916
Seller: CanisLatrans, Highlands, NC, U.S.A.
Magazine / Periodical
Various (illustrator). St Nicholas Vol. 43 October 1916.
Published by Methuen & Co 1899, 1899
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Super octavo, red buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine & front board, gilt bird illus to front board, teg, frontispiece with tissue guard, xvi + 390pp, illus/folding maps- not counted presumed all present, VG (light scuffing & bruising to extrems, sl fading to spine, minor chafing & soiling to boards, light tanning & moderate foxing to page edges, light tanning to eps, prev. owner's name in ink to ffep, moderate foxing to prelims, occasional patch of moderate foxing throughout, 1x map at rear has moderate creasing & tearing to edges).
Published by Methuen & Co., London, 1899
Seller: Sapience Bookstore, Hexham, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 34.59
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Poor. Publishers cloth. The spine and a small corner of the leaves at the spine head, have been mouse gnawed, creating a rare opportunity to purchase this scarce title at a significantly reduced price. Foxed. Top edge gilt. Two fold-out maps to rear (one with a small closed tear) by A. E. Lightbody, 51 illustrations and a panorama. xvi and 390pp. Includes chapters by Stuart Vines and contributions by Professor Bonney, R. I. Pocock, G. A. Boulenger, I. H. Burkill and Philip Gosse.
Language: English
Published by Methuen & Co, London, United Kingdom, 1899
Seller: Kelleher Rare Books, Naas, IE, Ireland
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First UK Edition. First Printing. Pp. 338. frontis, tissue guard present. In red cloth, gilt decoration to front board, and gilt titling to spine.Gilt to top edge of text block. All plates and maps present, spotting to early pages, index, edges. Tight binding, seems unread.
Language: English
Published by Methuen & Co., 36 Essex Street W.C. London, 1899
Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 172.97
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. LIGHTBODY AE. AUTHOR. VINES Stuart (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, 1899, in contemporary half calf over red marbled boards, edges rubbed. Calf respine, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, tissue guarded frontis, title in red & black, [6], (vii-xvi), [1], 2-390 pp, [1], complete with 45 B&W photographic full page illustrations (some w/tissue guards, some 2 per pl), 7 illustrations, 2 maps (coloured & folding, both with short crease repairs. occasional spot, edge browning, ink name to fpd, later endpapers. (227*153 mm). (Neate *273. Alpine Club LibCat p114). And contains: A. Notes on [rock] specimens by T.G. Bonney. B. Notes on the fossils by G.C. Crick. C. Note on the natural history of the Aconcagua Valleys by P. Gosse. I. Mammals by P. Gosse. II. Birds by P. Gosse. III. Reptiles by G.A. Boulenger. IV. Scorpions and spiders by R.I. Pocock. A new parasite by Dr. von Linstow. V. Notes on the plants by I.H. Burkill.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, NY, 1899
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 390 pp.+ Sepia Photo Plt at Frontis (With Tissue Guard) & 44 Other Photo Plts, Illus, 2 Lge Color FoldOut Maps at Back, Orig Grn Hardback with Gilt Illus of Condor on F Cover, Gilt Spine Title (Bright), Top Edge Gilt, Decjke edges, Near Fine, no DJ, 1st Amer Ed (Neate #F37).
Language: English
Published by Methuen & Co, London, 1899
Seller: Anah Dunsheath RareBooks ABA ANZAAB ILAB, Auckland, NZ, New Zealand
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. pp xvi, 390. Frontis, complete with plates and 2 folding maps. Red cloth with gilt titles and design. Some pale foxing to prelims and page edges, otherwise good. A very clean copy in original binding.
Published by London: Methuen, 1899
Seller: Nicholas J. Certo, Newburgh, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Bound in publishers red cloth, cover decoration in gilt, spine and cover titles in gilt, top edge gilt. Two maps bound in at rear, both with neat paper tape mends, considerable scattered foxing, some wear to cloth at tips, hinges are firm, a FAIR - GOOD copy. Pictures supplied on request.
Published by Methuen & Co, 1899
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
US$ 76.11
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketCondition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Cloth covers. Gilt lettering and stamping on front board. Boards slightly faded. Backstrip heavily faded and slightly worn. Page edges frayed. Inscribed by owner. Internally tight & clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN:
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1899
Seller: Yesterday's Gallery, ABAA, East Woodstock, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. 1st Edition. Illustrated First American Edition. Octavo. Original green cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front cover. Top edge gilt, fore and bottom edges untrimmed. Blue endpapers. Account of South American mountaineering expedition by American-born mountaineer and soldier of British descent. Includes numerous black-and-white photographs, full page plates with tissue guards, drawings of wildlife, and index. Lacks 1 of 2 folding maps. Very good, tape at spine ends, bookplate on front pastedown. Front hinge fragile and starting but attached.
Published by London : Methuen & Co., 1899
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy finely rebound in gilt-blocked red buckram. Light foxing to prelims and scattered throughout. Book plate of Gordon J. Turner to interior of front board. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 390 pages, 54 unnumbered leaves of plates (2 folded) : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes index. Two folded colour maps at end of volume: "Sketch map to illustrate the route of the Expedition to Aconcagua and Tupungato, 1896-7"; and, "Map of Aconcagua and district". Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Chapter I. Introductory -- Chapter II. To Mendoza and Vacas -- Chapter III. General Aspects of the Andes -- Chapter IV. Up the Vacas Valley -- Chapter V. First Attempt on Aconcagua -- Chapter VI. The Attack Renewed -- Chapter VII. The Ascent Accomplished -- Chapter VIII. Beaten Back by Snow and Cold -- Chapter IX. Further Attempts on Aconcagua -- Chapter X. The Second Ascent of Aconcagua -- Chapter XI. Twenty-Three Thousand Feet Above the Sea -- Chapter XII. A Trip to Chile -- Chapter XIII. The First Ascent of the Catedral -- Chapter XIV. Work In the Horcones Valley -- Chapter XV. Heading For Tupungato -- Chapter XVI. The First Attack on Tupungato -- Chapter XVII. More Attempts on Tupungato -- Chapter XVIII. Tupungato Ascended -- Chapter XIX. The Summit and the Descent -- Chapter XX. The Last of Aconcagua -- Chapter XXI. A Lost Volcano -- Chapter XXII. The Horcones Valley In Winter -- Chapter XXIII. The Posada At Inca -- Chapter XXIV. The Pass In Winter -- Chapter XXV. Lightbody's Crossing of the Andes -- Chapter XXVI. We Leave the Andes -- Chapter XXVII. -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Notes on Rock Specimens Collected in the Chilian Andes by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix B. Notes on the Fossils from the Chilian Andes Collected by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix C. Notes on the Natural History of the Aconcagua Valleys -- Appendix D. The Boundary Dispute Between Chile and the Argentine Republic-- Index. Subjects; Mountaineering. Botany. Aconcagua (Mountain). Andes Description and travel. Tupungato. Aconcagua (Chile : Province). Tupungato (Argentina and Chile). Andes. Argentina. 3 Kg.
Published by London : Methuen & Co., 1899
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy finely rebound in gilt-blocked red buckram. Light foxing to prelims and scattered throughout. Book plate of Gordon J. Turner to interior of front board. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 390 pages, 54 unnumbered leaves of plates (2 folded) : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes index. Two folded colour maps at end of volume: "Sketch map to illustrate the route of the Expedition to Aconcagua and Tupungato, 1896-7"; and, "Map of Aconcagua and district". Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Chapter I. Introductory -- Chapter II. To Mendoza and Vacas -- Chapter III. General Aspects of the Andes -- Chapter IV. Up the Vacas Valley -- Chapter V. First Attempt on Aconcagua -- Chapter VI. The Attack Renewed -- Chapter VII. The Ascent Accomplished -- Chapter VIII. Beaten Back by Snow and Cold -- Chapter IX. Further Attempts on Aconcagua -- Chapter X. The Second Ascent of Aconcagua -- Chapter XI. Twenty-Three Thousand Feet Above the Sea -- Chapter XII. A Trip to Chile -- Chapter XIII. The First Ascent of the Catedral -- Chapter XIV. Work In the Horcones Valley -- Chapter XV. Heading For Tupungato -- Chapter XVI. The First Attack on Tupungato -- Chapter XVII. More Attempts on Tupungato -- Chapter XVIII. Tupungato Ascended -- Chapter XIX. The Summit and the Descent -- Chapter XX. The Last of Aconcagua -- Chapter XXI. A Lost Volcano -- Chapter XXII. The Horcones Valley In Winter -- Chapter XXIII. The Posada At Inca -- Chapter XXIV. The Pass In Winter -- Chapter XXV. Lightbody's Crossing of the Andes -- Chapter XXVI. We Leave the Andes -- Chapter XXVII. -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Notes on Rock Specimens Collected in the Chilian Andes by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix B. Notes on the Fossils from the Chilian Andes Collected by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix C. Notes on the Natural History of the Aconcagua Valleys -- Appendix D. The Boundary Dispute Between Chile and the Argentine Republic-- Index. Subjects; Mountaineering. Botany. Aconcagua (Mountain). Andes Description and travel. Tupungato. Aconcagua (Chile : Province). Tupungato (Argentina and Chile). Andes. Argentina. 1 Kg.
Published by Methuen & Co., London, 1899
Seller: Leakey's Bookshop Ltd., Inverness, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 103.78
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 8vo. Pp xvi, 390. "With two maps . fifty one illustrations, and a pamorama". Collated - perfect. Original cloth, rubbed with faded spine. Wear to head and foot of spine with some loss. One map detached. Foxing.
Published by Methuen & Co., England, 1899
Seller: O'Connell's Bookshop Est. 1957, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Hard Back. Condition: very Good. 381pp. Red cloth. Slightly faded spine. Two small marks to front cover. Slight foxing to page edges.
Published by Methuen & Co Ltd, London, 1899
Seller: Mike Park Ltd, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 124.54
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketCloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. Well illustrated with many plates, two folding maps, large octavo, pp xvi, 390, neat contemporary inscription on the front endpaper, some foxing and browning throughout, a little smoky, decorated cloth gilt, a little worn and marked, spine faded and with two holes at the base. VERY SCARCE.
Published by T. Fisher Unwin. 1896, 1896
Seller: Mountaineering Books (Tony Astill), Southampton, United Kingdom
US$ 166.05
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket1st. Good pp363. frontis. many illus. fold. map. (copy) in e.p. orig. cloth gilt. leather labels. t.e.g. uncut. ex-lib. label on fr. cover, worn and loose.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1899
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. First American Edition. Frontispiece photographic portrait of Aconcagua, 43 other photographs, photographic panorama from summit of Penitentes, 7 drawn illustrations, 2 fold-out maps, 4 appendices, index. Bound in publisher's brick dark green cloth with gold cover and spine titles. Moderate wear to edges of covers. Moderate to heavy foxing to all page edges. Previous owner bookplate front pastedown. Spotting to frontispiece and title page, scattered spotting to text. Both maps clean and beautiful with only a small crease tear to the large map of Aconcagua. Edward Arthur FitzGerald was an American born Britisher who personally financed and led the 1896-1897 expedition that was the first to summit Aconcagua and Tupungato. Aconcagua, at 22,837 feet, is the highest mountain in all of the Americas. Tupungato is fairly massive as well with a maximum elevation of 21,560 feet. Aconcagua lies entirely within Argentina while Tupungato is on the border between Argentina and Chile. The appendices cover 72 pages and deal with the rock specimens collected in the Andes, notes on fossils collected, the natural history of the Aconcagua Valleys including sections on mammals, birds, reptiles, scorpions and spiders, and plants, and the border dispute between Argentina and Chile. Book now protected in an archival plastic cover. Ships same or next business day well protected in a box.
Published by Methuen & Co. 1899, 1899
Seller: Mountaineering Books (Tony Astill), Southampton, United Kingdom
US$ 269.83
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket1st. Very Good- pp390. 51 illus. panorama. 2 maps [large cold. fold.] orig. red cloth gilt. f.e.p. cut with 2 old Cordillera postcards pasted in. A bright copy.
Published by National Home Monthly / Stovel, Winnipeg, 1936
First Edition
Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Hoff, Guy (cover); Smith, Ralph C.; Watson, Emmett; Clymer, John F.; Holmgren, John; Valentine, A.C.; Maltman, W.; Diamond, Samuel; Phillips, John (illustrator). First Edition. 72 pages. Features: Wonderful colour-photo ad for Westinghouse blue ribbon air-pilot radio inside front cover; One-page ad for Waterman's Pens asks 'What goes on inside?'; Editorial discusses the abuse heaped upon Communism and Social Credit in Canada; Lady and the Blink Lkippe (short story); The Dragon (short story); On Holiday with Hitler in his Summer Chalet - photo-illustrated article; The Guy (short story); No Compromise (short story); The Little Corporall (short story); Mapping the World's Last Secrets - photo-illustrated article on the work of the Air Survey company; Comes the Revolution - There is nothing left in the world of sport that may be enjoyed exclusively by the idle rich; Ghe Clue of the Twisted Letter; One-page Cream of Wheat ad features photo of cute little boy in leather football helmet; One-page Parker Pen ad features photo of marathon runner; Business News; Movie news with photos of Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Eric Blore, Robert Montgomery, and more; Beauty article; Furniture article; Ad for Red Seal cedar chests; Fish cooking article; Nice one-page colour-illustrated Windsor Salt ad; One-page ad for Heinz canned Spaghetti and Macaroni; Recipes; Should Parents on Relief (Welfare) Have More Children?; World Sayings; Nice colour-comic illustrated back cover Oxydol ad includes inset photos of Mrs. Katharine Case and Mrs. C.R. Bair; and more. Spine partly rolled. Average wear and soiling. A worthy copy of this nice vintage issue.
Published by Stovel / National Home Monthly, Winnipeg, 1940
First Edition
Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Smith, Hal (cover); Garland, C. George; Rubin, Hy; Mastri, Fiore; Clymer, John F. (illustrator). First Edition. 68 pages. Features: Nice colour-photo Oldsmobile ad inside front cover features yellow and blue models from 1940; Nice colour-photo ad for Singer sewing machines; News digest includes the Graf von Spee Affair, a new moral arithmetic, Nazi view of suicide, and United States of Europe?; Loafers' Loops (short story, part 1); The Perfect Crime (short story); Between the Devil and the Zuider Zee - photo-illustrated article - dispatch from the Dutch bordertown of Kerkrade; Lovers' Meeting (short story); In the Mother of Parliaments - photo-illustrated article on the pageantry of the people's rule in Britain for a thousand years; The Yearling (conclusion of story about a deer); Ice Age - nice article on figure skating which includes photo of Ralph McCreath and Norah McCarthy, king and queen of Canadian skaters; Great half-page blue and white Alka-Seltzer ad includes photos of Toronto Maple Leaf players Sweeney Schriner, "Turk" Broda, and Red Horner; Movie news and photos; Photos of Priscilla Lane in Lux soap ad; Photo of Miss Madeleine Hill in Woodbury soap ad; Corn Flakes ad includes photo of W.B. Cross, Tea Taster and Blender for Mellocup Tea; The House That Fancy Builds - interesting colour-photo-illustrated interior/home design article; Fashion illustrations; (Female) Figures Don't Lie; Excellent one-page photo-illustrated Pond's ad includes photos of Mrs. Robert L. Simpson of Unionville, and Air Hostess Miss June Rothe; Article on vitamins; Quotes from around the world; Gorgeous colour Coke ad inside back cover features server girl holding lunch tray; Back cover colour-illustrated ad for Graded Canadian Beef; and more. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this fascinating wartime issue.
Published by Stovel / National Home Monthly, Winnipeg, 1941
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Illustrated by Lane, Henry (cover); Warner, Charles; Garland, C.George;House, Nathan (illustrator). First Edition. 52 pages. Features: Uncommon ad for Dunlop of Canada's "Dunlopillo" foamed latex cushioning inside front cover; News digest includes 'Conscripts or Volunteers for Canada?', and 'Our Gasoline Test'; Sky-Fighting Schools of the R.A.F. - great photo-illustrated article; A Pirate in the Attic (short story); Thrills Unlimited - photographer Nick Morant recounts weird photographic happenings; Quiet Wedding (short story); Rendezvous in Basle (short story); Are You a Defeatist? - article suggests Hitler's goal is to take Canada!; A Handsome Pole Inside the Gestapo - fascinating photo-illustrated article about Sosnovsky, Miss Natzner (who lost her head), Baroness Kitty von Berg, and Princess Katia Berberian (part 2 of this story); Photo-illustrated movie news; Photo of Elizabeth Johnston in Woodbury soap ad; Photo of "Tree Planting" ceremony at Alma College, St. Thomas, Ontario; Photo of Sir Charles F.O. Portal, D.S.O., M.C., The Operational Head of the R.A.F.; Beauty Article - People Look at Your Hands; Cooking article on Bread Varieties; Quotes from around the World; Fantastic red and black Government of Canada ad inside back cover shows civilian saluting airman, "After You, Sir!", in this ad which encourages the home front to save gasoline for the war effort; Vintage Heinz ad on back cover shows grocer putting ketchup into lady's shopping basket; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this excellent wartime issue.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; National Home Monthly Magazine, September (Sept.) 1941 - R.A.F. Sky-Fighting Schools / A Handsome Pole Inside the Gestapo Nick Nicholas Morant Espionage German Prison Lake Ploetzen Berlin Air Ministry ad for Dunlop of Canada's "Dunlopillo" foamed latex c.
Published by Methuen & Co, Essex Street , London, 1899
Seller: E.J Morten Booksellers BA, MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 339.01
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Add to basket1st Edition. Hb original Maroon coloured cloth binding xvi390pp with 2 maps by A.E.Lightbody & 51 illustrations and a Panorama. A Record of the first ascent of Aconcagua and Tupungato in Argentina,and the exploration of the surrounding valleys A Vg Bright copy and Uncommon.
Published by Stovel / National Home Monthly, Winnipeg, 1941
First Edition
Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. House, Nathan; Mastri, Fiore; Burke, May C.; Smith, Ralph C.; Diamond, Samuel (illustrator). First Edition. 64 pages. Features: Nice colour-photo Palmolive soap ad inside front cover; News digest includes 'Nazi change in war strategy', Ukrainia, the Canada of Europe', 'The Black Sea Barrier', A New Front in Caucasia?'; Wanted - More Gridiron Speed - Canadian football article; One-page War Savings Certificates ad shows mother asking son "$5 for $4 Johnny, how would you like that?"; Why Hitler Must Lose the War - Otto Strasser explains; Nobody Ever Told Us (short story); "Isle of Adventure" - Photo-illustrated article on Herschel Island, off the mouth of the Mackenzie River; You Can't Ever Tell About Men (short story); After Midnight (short story); Boss of Britain's War-Workers - photo-illustrated article on Ernest Bevin; The Marquis of Medicine Hat (part 2 of 4); The Return of Laughter - entertainment article; Woodbury cold cream ad features photo of Dorothy Lamour; Sexy two-colour ad for 'almondized' Beautyskin Lingerie; 'Make-a-Light' bicycle generator promotion; Red Seal Cedar Chests ad; Give Your Eyes a Chance - article on proper lighting; One-page illustrated article entitled "Canada is Strong" shows miner drilling, sponsored by Fleischmann's Yeast; Twentieth Century Aladdin's Lamp (short story); Nice one-page illustrated H.J. Heinz ad shows young lady rushing home from shopping to prepare supper; Fashion illustrations; photo of sleeping child submitted by H.C. Aitken of Kentville, N.S.; Nice colour subscription ad for this magazine inside back cover shows Santa; Quotes from around the world; Nice colour-photo Schick Injection Razor ad on back cover; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this excellent wartime issue.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons. New York. 1896, 1896
Seller: Mountaineering Books (Tony Astill), Southampton, United Kingdom
US$ 588.09
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket1st. U.S. Very Good pp363. frontis. many illus. large fold. map in e.p. orig. cloth gilt. leather labels. t.e.g. uncut.
Published by New York: Charles Scribner's Sons., 1899
Seller: Louis88Books (Members of the PBFA), Andover, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
US$ 553.49
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1899, First Edition. First American Edition. Frontispiece photographic portrait of Aconcagua, 43 other photographs, photographic panorama from summit of Penitentes, 7 drawn illustrations, 2 fold-out maps, 4 appendices, index. Bound beautiful half Morocco leather with marbled boards, gilt titles and decoration to the spine, page top edges gilt, others untrimmed with the large folding map in a pocket at the rear. Edward Arthur Fitz Gerald was an American born British gentleman who personally financed and led the 1896-1897 expedition that was the first to summit Aconcagua and Tupungato. Aconcagua, at 22,837 feet, is the highest mountain in all of the Americas. Tupungato has a maximum elevation of 21,560 feet. The appendices cover 72 pages and deal with the rock specimens collected in the Andes, notes on fossils collected, the natural history of the Aconcagua Valleys including sections on mammals, birds, reptiles, scorpions and spiders, and plants, and the border dispute between Argentina and Chile. Approximately 9 ½ inches tall. Provenance: dedicated to Raymond Seymour on the front end paper. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition slightly sun faded, gilt titles and decorations to the compartments. Joints good condition sound, minor 'dink' to the bottom of the rear joint. Corners good condition gently bumped and worn. Boards good condition marbled paper covered boards with Morocco leather quarters. Page edges good condition gilt top edge, others untrimmed. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition marbled. End papers good condition marbled, pocket containing large folding map, pocket open at the rear. Title good condition lightly tanned. Pages good condition clean and bright. Binding good condition attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1899 Binding: Hardback.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Seller: White Mountains, NH Books and Maps, Lincoln, NH, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. The Highest Andes: A Record of the First Ascent of Aconcagua and Tupungato in Argentina, and the Exploration of the Surrounding Valleys . First Edition, 1899 by Edward Arthur Fitz Gerald ?Methuen, London, 1899. ?Hardcover. ?Photographs/plates/map. ?Partially unread with some uncut pages. Original red cloth bds, gilt top edge. Large folding map in the rear 'Sketch Map to Illustrate the Route of the Expedition to Aconcagua and Tupungato 1896-7'. ?Book Condition: Good, some foxing, and small upper spine corner stain to 3 pages in the front, Some library marks 'Appalachian Mountain Club' stamps on the inside of the FC and first blank, and in pencil "Gift estate of Ralph Esterquest, 1969", remains of a spine sticker, slight lean. NOTE: Ralph Theodore Esterquest (1912-1968). Obit from 'The Crimson', a Harvard periodical: Ralph T. Esterquest, Harvard's Medical Librarian since 1958, died Saturday at the age of 56. For the past year, he was on a leave of absence from the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, during which time he established and organized a Washington, D.C. headquarters for the American Library Association's international office. He was scheduled to return to Harvard September 1. Esterquest was the first librarian of Countway, the largest university-owned medical library in the country.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 512. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 512.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 540. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 540.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1899. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 516, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 516 516.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1899. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 540, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 540 540.