{"product_id":"from-the-alps-to-the-andes-first-edition","title":"From the Alps to the Andes (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZurbiggen was involved in some of the most important Alpine expeditions of the late 19th century. He acted as a guide for many of history's most famous Alpine ascents, including with Conway, Fitzgerald, as well as the Workman's. A scarce volume, this was one of the first published accounts by a prominent mountaineering guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBound in original red publisher's buckram. Lettered in gilt on cover and spine. Illustration of pickaxed stamped in black on cover. Upper edge gilt, other edges uncut. Early inscription on FFEP: \"Rev. W. W. Hough, October 1st 1900.\" W. Williams signature in pencil. Blue owners stamp of \"J. W. Diamond\" and booksellers sticker for Foyle's on FBEP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: Excellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spine slightly faded, with some fading to gilt lettering. Some black markings to covers here and there. Contents in excellent condition. Very well preserved. Multiple stamps and inscriptions to endpapers at front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull title: From The Alps To The Andes: Being the Autobiography of a Mountain Guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e T. Fisher Unwin, 1899. Thick 8vo. Original red publisher's cloth. Pages: xvi, 299, 2 pages of advertisements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the library of Warwick H. Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is large and\/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mattias Zurbriggen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740532293875,"sku":"1110002869303","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/DSC05977.jpg?v=1757304868","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/from-the-alps-to-the-andes-first-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}