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London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1861. FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING, IN ENGLISH.. First printing of the English translation, translated by the famed mountaineer Leslie Stephen. With all 17 tinted plates from designs by Emil Rittmeyer. Fine leather binding by the prestigious Bickers and Son Bindery of London, and signed by them. Bound in a full, polished, calf leather binding. Intricately gilded spine. Raised hubs. Label is moroccan leather and states 'THE ALPS'. Dual ruled framing to the covers. Gilded trimming and turn ins. Marbled edges and end papers. Printed on quality paper. In very good condition. The leather is very fresh and supple. The hinges are sound and fully attached. The paper is fresh, bright, and clean, and near fine. About free of any foxing. Except for the second blank end papers, after the marbled end papers, which are foxed and of a lesser quality paper than the actual text block, as issued. An inscription on the blank end paper dated 1865. There is some…
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THE ALPS, OR SKETCHES OF LIFE AND NATURE IN THE MOUNTAINS. [First Edition.] [Mountaineering.] [Exploration.] 1861
by BERLEPSCH, H. STEPHEN, Leslie
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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF BRONTE. THORNTON EDITION
by BRONTE, Charlotte; BRONTE, Emily; BRONTE, Ann
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Complete in 12 volumes. BRONTE is exceedingly difficult to find.
These are bound in the highest grade leather. The bindings are original.
Printed in 1907 in Edinburgh. Only light external wear. All hinges sound, some abrasion and rubbing as shown in the pictures. Printed in English.These are large books.
9 inches tall. Bound in the original fine leather bindings.Quality leather.All hinges sound.
A remarkable and imposing set.
Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.
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