Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps
by Brockedon, William
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Westbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Henry G. Bohn no date but 1828 - 1829 London.. First Edition. Hardback. Very Good/No Jacket. Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps, by which Italy communicates with France, Switzerland, and Germany, 2 vol., first edition, 96 engraved plates, and 13 maps, complete, contemporary half morocco, worn and rubbed with hinges splitting at head and tail of spines, gilt lettered, but bindings very solid. Internally superb with bright clean plates , maps and text. , 4to.
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- Bookseller
- finecopy ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 110260
- Title
- Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps
- Author
- Brockedon, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn no date but 1828 - 1829 London.
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Westbury, Wiltshire
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- Gilt
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- Tail
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- Morocco
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