London, Bell and Daldy, (printed by Strangeways and Walden), 1871, in-4°, 3 ll. (half-title, title and dedication leaf) + 130 p. illustrated with 64 chromo-lithographs (by M. & N. Hanhart after drawings executed by Frederick Jones) + 1 folded map ‘Switzerland & North Italy, stains & browning to the text, some leaves loosening, orig. illustrated red cloth with gilt ornaments on spine and first cover, gilt edges, some light wear on spine and corners. All edges gilt.
First edition. Beautifully illustrated chromo-lithograph. travel book through picturesque Switzerland and the Italian Alps. From Basel towards the St. Gothard, then to Bellinzona, Italy, returning to the Grison, through the Rhine Valley to Ragaz , the splendour of the Rhine-Falls, the Bernese Oberland, Rhone Valley, Simplon Route, Valais with a nice view of the Cervin and Zermatt and at the end ‘From Visp to Chamouni’ with a view of ‘Mont Blanc from Chamouni’ and ‘On the Tête Noire’ the voyage ends in Geneva. Wäber BSL III/94; de Beer, Travellers in Switzerland p. 338; Not in Priuly & Verlucca (Mont-Blanc); Aliprandi & Gattlen, il Cervino e le sue stampe. p. 132-133; Perret (new edirtion) 2932-B. Image disp.
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Reference : R160165520
(1997)
ISBN : 2259184553
PLON. 1997. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 220 Pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 320-Science politique
Classification Dewey : 320-Science politique
Plon, 1997. Format 14x22 cm, broche, 220 pages.Tres bon etat.