London: Bicker & Son, 1878. First Edition. Full Leather. Very Good. Alexander and Arthur Calame, Etc.; Engraved By A. Closs. Folio. xiv + 487 pp. 90 plates, and 418 illustrations in all. Folio red gilt full leather on five raised bands with gilt borders by John Maclaren & Sons, Edinburgh. Tips worn. Foot of spine damaged for 1" by 1". All edges bright. Title page in red and black with tissue guard for frontis. A bright, unfoxed copy of this heavily illustrated work. Very good overall.

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Bookseller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000407
Title: Switzerland, Its Mountains and Valleys
Author: Raden, Woldermar
Illustrator: Alexander and Arthur Calame, Etc.; Engraved By A. Closs
Format/Binding: Full Leather
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bicker & Son
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1878
Keywords: Switzerland, Illustrated Plate Book

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