Climbing in the Himalayas (First Edition)

First Edition. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1894. Royal 8vo. Rebound in brown cloth. Pages: xxviii, 709. One page of advertisements. Coloured folding map. Numerous plates and illustrations throughout.

Bound in original mustard publisher's buckram. Large illustrated vignette on cover blocked in black and white. Like illustration to lower spine. Titling in black on cover and gilt on spine. Publisher's stamp to rear in black. Upper edge gilt, others uncut.

Very good. Binding has been previously refreshed with new endpapers, retains original covers. Wear to spine hear and foot. Mild rubbing at edges and corners. Hinges slightly loosened. Contents in near fine condition. Clean, bright, and fresh throughout. 

Full title: Climbing and Exploration in the Karakoram-Himalayas.

Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams.

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