Girdlestone a G (13 results)

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

First edition, first printing. Very good pamphlet with some foxing.

First edition, first printing. Near fine pamphlet signed by the author to the front cover and with additional material laid in.

First edition, first printing. Good pamphlet signed by the author with wear to the spine. Additional material laid in.

First edition, first printing. Near fine pamphlet signed by the author to the front cover and with additional material laid in.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. WHYMPER (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, 1870, in the publishers embossed blue cloth. Respined, old laid down, gilt titles. Internally, half title, B&W wood engraved frontis by Edward Whymper, [5], (vi-vii), [3], [1], 2-181 pp, [2] adverts, 1 pl, 2 maps (large, folding, outlined in colour, 1 of which is loose, short crease tears to both), covers marked, tips bumped & weak, armorial bookplate tipped on another (Frederick Gardiner), brown endpapers, small binders label to epd. Housed in a custom cloth box (probably made by its previous owner c1990). (210*136mm). (Neate *316. Perret 1947. Alpine Club LibCat p129). Per Neate probably not more than 100. An enthusiastic but inept mountaineer, who had a number of lucky escapes. In the opinion of his contemporaries his book did the cause of mountaineering a serious disservice (at that time). Seemingly as famous for his failures as others werefor their siccess.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First ed, London, Longmans Green & Co, 1870. Tall 8vo, x, 181p, 2p ads. Frontispiece and two folding maps with routes marked in red. Inscr. Spine worn and lettering faded, else VG clean copy. Neate G30 'Probably less than 100 copies'. The Alpine Club hold his unpublished letters, some of which tell of his involvement with the Matterhorn tragedy'. Perret 1947 'Important et Rare'.

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: 234. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1882 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: 234.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1870. First edition, 1870. Nicely rebound copy lacking frontis plate but including the two folding maps. Blue buckram cloth with gilt spine lettering, x, 181p, [2] publisher ads. Externally very good with no visible wear, good hinges (replaced when rebound), text block sound, likely ex-library with a four digit number neatly written on the verso of the title page, no other library markings, brief gift notation at upper corner of front free endpaper, decorative name stamp on title page, pages otherwise clean (a handful of light margin smudges) and unmarked. The maps have age-toning and extra creases; the Central Alps map has a long white paper tape repair (appears professional) to verso and an additional one inch unrepaired closed tear, no paper loss; the Western Alps map has a three inch unrepaired closed tear near the stem, also no paper loss. This book is from a collection of alpine and mountaineering books owned by Jeffery and Beverly Parrette who traveled the world climbing challenging peaks and often presented the books to one another as gifts. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. vii, [2], 181 pages frontispiece, 2 folded, maps, 22 cm. Bound in publisher's blue cloth. Fray to spine edge. Hardcover. Clean, unmarked pages. "Probably less than 100 copies. Girldestone was an enthusiastic but inept climber who had a number of lucky escapes." Neate G30.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 8vo. pp. x, 181, [2, ads.]; wood-eng. frontis. by Edward Whymper, 2 folding maps; bookplate removed from front pastedown, minor spotting, else very good in the original blind-stamped blue cloth, gilt. The Matterhorn accident of 1865, in which Edward Whymper saw four member of his party fall to their deaths, sent a shock wave through the mountaineering community. Although not himself a particularly competent climber, Girdlestone advocated climbing without guides - the majority of the episodes narrated in his High Alps were made without them. The publication of High Alps for this reason brought Girdlestone some renown amongst climbers. Few copies of the book were issued - according to Neate not more than 100 copies.

First Edition, of no more than 100 copies. Octavo, pp., vii, [3] of contents, 181, [1] blank. Lacks the two folding maps of the Central & Western Alps, but extra-illustrated with eleven tipped-in maps from Baedecker's Switzerland. Later crushed red half calf, over marbled paper boards, titles gilt to green leather spine label, edges speckled red. Bookplate of Herbert Porrit Cain (1908-1927), President of the Fell & Rock Climbing Club (1925-27), to front paste-down, maps annotated in red ink by the former owner. Leather rubbed, joints a little worn, spine sunned. Edges of book block toned but contents clean and rather bright. A very good copy. A solid copy of a scarce work by an 'enthusiastic but inept' Alpinist. An annotated, extra-illustrated working copy from the library of a notable and considerably more adept climber. Neate, 'Mountaineering Literature', G30.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1870. 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. Pages: - 181, 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. 181 181.