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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. SMall 12mo. 382 pages. Undated. Blue cloth boards with gilt titles on spine. 4 black and white plates, including frontispiece. Boards rubbed along edges; corners bumped; ends of spine lightly crushed and starting to tear at head; pale stain on front. Endpapers toned; pages otherwise clean. Rear hinge cracked.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good minus. Dust Jacket Condition: Without dust jacket. Third Edition. This American edition is printed from the English plates of T. Fisher Unwin and printed the same year as the first edition, has the serious flaw of its front-free endpaper and flyleaf being torn out, likely to remove a gift inscription. Octavo, 9" tall, frontispiece + 35 black and white photo plates + 299 text pages, gilt spine titles, and white cover decoration on blue cloth. A very good hardcover overall, generally clean, sturdy, and square with minor shelf wear, rubbing at the corners, and minor darkening to the spine cloth, BUT the front free endpaper and fly-leaf have been torn out; binding solid, text paper lightly yellowed. Without a dust jacket.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1904. First edition, 1904. Worn, with 10 of the 32 black and white plates missing. Green pictorial cloth printed in gilt, black, blue, purple and white, black and white frontis plate, additional black and white illustrations, 333 pages. covers worn and rubbed, fraying to corners and spine ends, hinges internally lightly cracked but secure, text block sound, pages age-toned with intermittent foxing (age speckling), decorative name stamp on half-title, no other markings. Missing plates are those opposite pages: 51, 152, 182, 247, 259, 269, 272, 298, 312, 317. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Alpine guides, a profession that has long captured the imagination of travelers and adventurers. The author, a resident of Switzerland, dispels common misconceptions about these skilled mountaineers, revealing their true nature as intelligent, resourceful, and dedicated individuals. The book delves into the specific qualities that make a first-rate guide: caution, determination, strength, endurance, and a keen sense of pathfinding. Through anecdotes and personal experiences, the author sheds light on the rigorous training, demanding work, and acts of courage that are commonplace in the lives of these mountain professionals. Their skill and unwavering commitment to their craft are highlighted in vivid detail, offering a compelling insight into a unique and often overlooked aspect of Swiss history and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive collection of songs for Christian children, ranging from educational pieces to bedtime prayers, to be sung by groups or soloists. The lyrics of these songs are rich with Biblical themes, focussing on the life and teachings of Jesus, as well as the virtues expected of followers of the faith, such as patience and kindness. It is a thoughtfully compiled collection of uplifting and age-appropriate songs, perfect for use in Christian education settings, both in schools and at home. The author's extensive experience as a children's choirmaster shines through in the selection of the songs, which are not only enjoyable but also serve as a fantastic tool for teaching the fundamentals of Christianity in a way that is accessible and memorable for children. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 131 pages (plus 32 pages of publisher's catalogue), hardback (original blue cloth, the upper cover scenically decorated in black), slight wear at top and bottom of the spine, on which the lettering has been renewed in gilt - so is now very legible, a good label-bearing ex-library copy.

78 (2) pages, 4 (at least 3 photographic) plates; 4 both-side printed chromolithographic cardbords between pages 16/17, 40/41 (2 cardboards) and 64/65. - Publisher's artistically embossed colour-illustrated stapled wrappers with embossed titleprint at front- and -gold-medals at rearcover; small-8vo.(ca. 14,8 x 9 cm). *** FIRST EDITION; THE VERY RARE AMERICAN ORIGINAL (most bibliographies only refer to and praise the canadian reprint); contains 'Choice Recipes by Miss Maria Parloa, specially prepared for Walter Baker & . . .'; 'Recipes specially prepared by Miss Elizabeth Kevil Burr'; 'Recipes from other noted Teachers' (Mrs. or Miss Rorer, Lincoln, Lemcke, Farmer, Salzbacher, Robinson, Ewing, Hill, Bedford, Armstrong and Abel); 'State Recipes', 'Miscellaneous Recipes', 'Some Notes on the Food Value of Cocoa and Chocolate', 'Walter Baker & Co.'s Cocoa and Chocolate Preperations' and Indexes to all sections. --- Condition, acceptably used: Wrapper slightly rubbed and with brown spot (chocolate?, ca. 2 x 5 cm) at bottom of frontcover, offsettig but quickly diminishuing to needlehead-size until page 27; another hardly visible spot at frontcover left-center is slightly offsetting to inner frontcover, titlepage and first textpage; lower outer corner at frontcover with greater double-dogear incl. a very short (ca. 2-3 mm) tear close to the sharp-corner, some textpages with smallest dogear; last chromolithogr. cardboard with horizontal kink, ca. 2 cm parallel to spine; upper outer corner of rearpanel with smallest material-loss (ca. 4 x 3 mm); overall a very good copy of the fragile publication.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. FAE. Olive drab cloth boads. Printed illistrationon from. Bright gilt printing on front and spine. Spine ends and corners bumped. Two library ink stamps. TEG. No other library markings. Light scattered foxing to 1/2 title pg., to edge of title pg. to fore edges. NF text block, pages clean. Map at rear unused. Black and white photos.

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. C. Fleming Williams and Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond (Elizabeth Alice Francis Hawkins-Whitshed Burnaby Main Le Blond) (illustrator). First Edition. No date of publication, though it would be 1913 being published simultaneously with the London first edition. 197 pages, plus twelve tipped in color plates after C. Fleming Williams and 47 plates after photographs by Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond. Captioned tissue guards over all twelve color plates. Collated and complete. Cloth covers show rubbing along edges, and bumped corners. There is light wear at the corners, and heavier wear at crown where there is a dime sized piece of cloth missing. There is a tear along the joint of the top cover at the spine, and cloth is a little loose. Hinges (internal) are both cracked, though holding. Inked inscription on blank front free end leaf, dated Xmas, 1913. Text leaves show light to moderate foxing. Tissue guards show a little light foxing and a couple of small edge tears. They are also darkened along edges not covering the color plates on the plate leaves. Due to weight, additional charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping.

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good-. C. Fleming Williams and Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond (Elizabeth Alice Francis Hawkins-Whitshed Burnaby Main Le Blond) (illustrator). First Edition. No date of publication, though it would be 1913 being published simultaneously with the London first edition. 197 pages, plus twelve tipped in color plates after C. Fleming Williams and 47 plates after photographs by Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond. Collated and complete. Cloth covers s how a couple blemished and spots of slight discoloration. There is light wear seen at the corners and spine ends. The inked name of Alfred H. Hicks, along with "Christmas 1913" is seen on the blank front free end leaf. Scattered light foxing. There is some offsetting on free end leaves from where the dust jacket covered the paste downs. Light scattered foxing. All plates are in excellent condition. The colored plates of C. Fleming Williams are all protected with captioned tissue guards. The tissue guards are all a little darkened along the edge portion not covering the plates. Volume remains tight. The dust jacket shows scattered light smudges/soiling. There are scattered small tears along the upper edges, over the corners, and over the spine edges. All text on jacket remains good. There is a plate affixed to the jacket over the top cover is very lightly soiled, though remains bright and otherwise intact. Acceptable example of the VERY scarce dust jacket, which is now in a clear Brodart protective sleeve. Due to weight, additional charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edn, London, Alston Rivers, 1908. 8vo, xxii, 483p, 4p ads. Many photo plates. Small inscr, browning to endpapers, nr fine copy in black-lettered green cloth. With approx 50 Alpine & mountaineering photo plates by Mrs Aubrey le Blond.

Condition: Good. Reprint. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Spine sunned. Some light age toning. Ownership stamp on eps. 210mm x 130mm (8" x 5"). xvi, 333pp. Numerous b/w photographs. Blue hardback pictorial cloth cover.

1907, London, T. Fisher Unwin, second impression, ppxvi + 333, black and white illustrations complete, full red morocco, gilt decorations, Worcester Grammar School prize binding. Spine slightly faded, upper hinge cracked but holding, some internal foxing, otherwise good.

1st. Very Good- pp333. frontis. 33 illus. mostly 4 up on plates. some by Sella. orig. pict cloth gilt. uncut. t.e.g. Alpine Club r.s.m. frontis. is damaged along edge.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 144 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.33 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 131 pp.+ 32 pp. Publishers Ads at back, Orig Blue Pictorial Hardback, Gilt Spine Title, Near Fine & Tight, no DJ, 1st ed (Neate #L25).

gr. in-8vo, XVIII, 291 p., + ca 33 photogr. plates, Original green pictorial cloth , gilt-topedge, fine copy. Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. Perret 2588 (sous Le Blond, Elizabeth Alice France Ire éd.).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 8vo. pp. vii, 131, 32 (ads.); some embrowning to margins of ads. at rear, else very good in the original pictorial cloth, gilt, darkened on spine. "In this little volume, much of the matter in which first appeared in the St. Moritz Post . . . I have jotted down a few things of interest to the ordinary traveller in Switzerland" (Preface). Mrs. Main devotes the first five chapters to Alpine guides, drawing on her own experiences of climbing in the Alps. The remainder of the book covers Alpine scenery and such features as glaciers, moraines and the like.

1st. Near Fine pp195. frontis. 6 illus. orig. green sp. dec. cloth. a.e.g. 'W.R.Neate 6/6/70'.

First edition. Octavo. pp xvi, 333. Numerous black-and-white photographs including a tissue-guarded frontispiece. Original pictorial cloth. Top edge gilt. Alpine climbing. Pictorial mountaineering bookplate on front pastedown. Front inner hinge a little cracked. Some spotting throughout. Very good indeed in the rare dustwrapper which is good, chipped at top edge of upper panel and a little at the head and tail of spine.

1p., 16mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, aged and worn, with slight damage to second leaf, which is addressed to 'Miss Walters' and carries a small seal in red wax. The letter reads: 'My dear Miss Walters | I am so much obliged that I know not how to thank you as I wish. Your works are beautiful, & will be a most valuable present to our poor Moravians. Accept my sincerest thanks, & believe me ever | My dear Madam | Yr much oblig'd & affecte | H M Bowdler'.