The Valley of Zermatt and the Matterhorn: A Guide. (1st & 2nd Editions)

2 volumes included: First edition in softcover wrappers and Second edition black Morocco hardcover with gilt titling to spine.

First edition. London: John Murray, 1897. Small 8vo. Original illustrated softcover wrappers. Pages: 24, xiv, 212. 2 folding maps at rear. 80 illustrations. First 24 pages are advertisements. 

Very good. Spine worn with some loss to head and foot. Some toning along top edge. Otherwise, covers sturdy and in good condition. Contents in excellent condition. Mild age toning at top and foredges. Faint staining along lower edge corner. Maps in very good condition, some toning and staining, but structurally sound. Armorial bookplate of W. Henry Lewin pasted to inner cover.

Signed by W. H. Lewis on front cover.

Second edition. London: John Murray, 1897. Small 8vo. Rebound in black Morocco. Pages: 24, xiv, 224. Additional 13 pages of advertisements. 2 folding maps at rear. 80 illustrations. First 24 pages are advertisements.

Very good. Binding is in excellent condition, square and tight. Some very mild rubbing and markings here and there. Contents in excellent condition. Minor markings at front and rear advertisement sections. Maps have some foxing but are in great condition otherwise.

Provenance: From the collection of Warwick H. Williams. 

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