Karakoram and Western Himalaya, 1909: An Account of the Expedition of H. R. H. Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of the Abbruzzi. Two volumes
by De Filippi, Filippo
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Light tidemark to upper edges of plates, not offensive and not effecting images, small constellation of tiny worm holes to both
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
London: Constable and Company Ltd., 1912. Edition de Luxe. Light tidemark to upper edges of plates, not offensive and not effecting images, small constellation of tiny worm holes to both front and back panels of both text volume and panorama volume penetrating through front endpapers and occasionally into appendices at rear of text volume and occasionally into panorama plates. Despite flaws, a near fine copy of the deluxe edition in custom mylar covers and custom modern slipcase with leather label.. Full vellum with gilt seven panel design to front board with floriated gilt oval and central arabesque device. Neate, F26. Yakushi, F53B. Baume, p211. (trade edition). "Classic work on the Baltoro region; a most accurate and well illustrated reference source." - Jill Neate.
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- The Hermitage Bookshop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 147495
- Title
- Karakoram and Western Himalaya, 1909: An Account of the Expedition of H. R. H. Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of the Abbruzzi. Two volumes
- Author
- De Filippi, Filippo
- Book Condition
- Used - Light tidemark to upper edges of plates, not offensive and not effecting images, small constellation of tiny worm holes to both
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Edition de Luxe
- Publisher
- Constable and Company Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1912
- Keywords
- Himalayas, Karakoram, Baltoro, K2
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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The Hermitage Bookshop
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Denver, Colorado
About The Hermitage Bookshop
The Hermitage Bookshop was established in 1973 and has been under one owner since its inception. We are a full service rare and used bookshop and our stock is limited to hardbacks in excellent condition. We have been a member of both the ABAA and ILAB since 1980.
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