Early Travellers in the Alps
Language: English
Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd. (London), 1930
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Kitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB, Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanKitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB
AbeBooks seller since June 22, 2018
Association member: ILAB
Condition: Used - Poor
£ 59.84
Quantity: 1 available
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"Early Travellers in the Alps" by G. R. de Beer. This copy: First edition. Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd. (London), 1930. xx, 204 pp. Binding: Hardcover. Dust jacket: Present. Size: 23.0 x 16.0 cm Weight: 1.0 kg Language: English Condition: Dust jacket: Poor - heavy age-related wear, tears, and deterioration. Large losses at the top and bottom of the spine, with multiple smaller tears, splits, and areas of wear throughout. The front panel and front flap are nearly separated at the fold. Body: Fair - rubbing, wear, and signs of use. Binding: Fair - slightly loose, with wear and cracking to some sections of the binding. Edges: Good - age-toned. Pages: Fair - red ownership stamp in Japanese on the title page. Multiple black ink underlines and markings on pp. 155, 156, 161, 164, and 169. Text: Good - general age-related wear. Others: The damaged dust jacket is fragile and may deteriorate further with handling. Description: A historical study of travel in the Central Alps from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries, with 40 plates and 35 figures in the text, including a folding map at the end, bibliography, and index. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described. Stock availability may change, as our listings are shared with a physical bookstore.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Early Travellers in the Alps
- Author
- G. R. de Beer.
- Publisher
- Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd. (London)
- Publication year
- 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- Dust jacket
- Poor
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 1 kilogram
- Seller catalogs
- History, Travels & Voyages
Kitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Shipping rates from Japan to U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 10 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 45.35 | £ 45.35 |
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Kitazawa Bookstore, founded in 1902 and now operated by the fourth generation of the Kitazawa family, is a long-established antiquarian bookshop in Jimbocho, Tokyo-the heart of the world's largest Book Town. We specialize in vintage and rare books in the humanities, especially literature and works on Japan. With over a century of bookselling tradition, we are committed to careful curation, authenticity, and personal service. Whether you are a scholar, collector, or simply a lover of books, we welcome you to discover something meaningful on our shelves.…
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KITAZAWA BOOKSTORE Co,.Ltd
2－5, キタザワビル
チヨダク, Japan 1010051
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Kitazawa Bookstore (ABAJ/ILAB member)
2-5 Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 101-0051
Japan
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Business owner: Ichiro Kitazawa
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