{"product_id":"summer-months-among-the-alps-first-edition","title":"Summer Months among the Alps: with the ascent of Monte Rosa (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOLD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Hinchliff (1825 - 1882) was an English mountaineer, traveller, and author. From 1875 to 1877, he was the seventh President of the Alpine Club. This work was referred to in Mark Twain's \u003cem\u003eA Tramp Abroad\u003c\/em\u003e as \"Hinchcliffe's book\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, \u0026amp; Roberts, 1857. 8vo. Original red publisher's cloth. Pages: xvi, 312. Numerous maps and illustrated plates throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBound in original red publisher's cloth. Gilt titling and illustration to spine. Cover illustration blocked in gilt with decorative patterning in blind to both covers. All edges gilt. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good. \u003c\/strong\u003eBinding sturdy. A few darker markings to upper cover and spine. Very minor rubbing at corners and spine edges. Gilt remains bright and bold. Endpapers have multiple inked owner's inscriptions. Contents in excellent condition. A hint of toning here and there. Pages fresh and bright, contents complete and clear. Plates in good order. Overall, a very good copy that presents beautifully with decorative original binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the library of Warwick H. Williams. W. Williams blind stamp to title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: 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":"Thomas W. Hinchcliffe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47765957476595,"sku":"1110002869860","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/DSC06124.jpg?v=1758088660","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/summer-months-among-the-alps-first-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}