Author: BALL, John (1818-1889) / COOLIDGE, W.A.B.:
Title: The Western Alps. A new edition reconstructed and revised on behalf of the Alpine Club by W.A.B. Coolidge. With new and revised maps. Alpine club edition.
Description: London, Longmans, Green, 1898, in-8°, large folded map of Switzerland + XLIX + 3 p. + 612 p. + (with in all:) 10 folded maps, original clothbound. Spine with traces of use. ¶ First real guide for Alpinists, this edition fully revised by Coolidge, it had a considerable success in England and is still an important reference. 'Premier Guide rédigé à l'usage des alpinistes, il rencontra un succès considérable en Angleterre, et constitue une référence incontournable' Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. Perret 234.; Neate: B32 (this new edition of 1898).

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