{"product_id":"rock-climbing-in-the-english-lake-district-first-edition","title":"Rock-Climbing in the English Lake District (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOne of the most important books in the history of British rock climbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eJones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eremains an important figure in British climbing history. Along with the Abraham brothers, he was an early pioneer in developing rock climbing into a sport in its own right, rather than merely as training for Alpine mountaineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAs with other books featuring photography by the Abraham brothers, the visual works within this volume are the subject of legend. Reportedly, it was Jones who first persuaded the brothers that bringing their heavy camera equipment on climbs would be a worthwhile endeavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e Longmans, Green, \u0026amp; Co., 1897. 8vo. Original blue publisher's cloth. xxv, [i], 284pp. 32 pages of publisher's advertisements at rear. Includes 30 full-page illustrations, and nine lithographic illustrated plates of the chief routes taken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecased retaining original dark blue publisher's cloth covers and spine strip, new endpapers. Spine lettered and ruled in gilt. Cover margins in blind. All edges uncut. Early owners inscription to first page. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good.\u003c\/strong\u003e Binding strong and tight. Re-casing was done well. Original boards a little bumped at top corners. Some faint markings. Contents complete and in very good condition. Some spotting throughout. Some age toning to advertisement section at rear, due to inferior paper stock used. \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 on display in the rare book section of our \u003cstrong\u003ePaddington \u003c\/strong\u003estore.\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":"Owen Glynne Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763934314739,"sku":"1110002869686","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/DSC06189.jpg?v=1758086932","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/rock-climbing-in-the-english-lake-district-first-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}