J sanger davies (18 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an adventurous account of the author's ascents of five of the most challenging peaks in the Dolomites - the Croda da Lago, the Kleine Zinne, the Grosse Zinne, the Cinque Torri, and the Langkofel. The Dolomites presented mountaineers with their last untrodden Alpine peaks for many years, and this book explores the excitement of early ascents, describing the techniques and ingenuity used to conquer these unique rock mountains. The book also explores the broader context of the Dolomites within the history of mountaineering, and provides insights into the thrill and allure of challenging the most formidable peaks. With vibrant descriptions and historical context, this book captures the intrepid spirit of mountaineering and provides a fascinating account of the conquest of some of the most beautiful and challenging mountains in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition, 1894. Tightly bound in maroon cloth with gold titles and landscape imagery. Overall shelf wear and soiling, faded and slightly slanted spine, remains Good. The contents include numerous illustrations, some full page and in color. The text shows very slight smudging, a few pencil marks and one slight hinge separation (not affecting binding integrity). This copy is from a 19th Century private lending institution, the Mercantile Library of New York City. The Mercantile Library stamp and number are on the title page and some of the internal pages and their two bookplates on the front pastedown. The spine has a small, oval Mercantile library sticker. There are no other indications of the library's ownership.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 2nd Edition. VG, in the publishers red cloth, gilt titles & image, corners bumped, a few small marks. Spine, edges bumped, gilt titles. Internally, half title, coloured frontis, [5], (vi-xiv), [3], 4-176 pp, [3] adverts, complete with 10 plates (1 coloured & 1 map), 25 illustrations within text (some full page), black endpapers, ink & pencil dedication to verso fep & ffep (Joselyn TH Lane & A Loyd). (183*122 mm). (Neate *203.Alpine Club LibCat p83). DAVIES J. Sanger (ilustrador). …

hardcover. 1896 Second Edition. 1vii, 76pp, illusts, map, original burgundy decorative cloth, small Harrods circulating library label on rear endpaper, rubbing to edge of spine and extremities, lean to spine, Good+. An account of ascents of the Croda di Lago, the Little & Great Zinnen, the Cinque Torri, the Funffingerspitze and the Langkofel. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.…

HARDCOVER. 1896, Second edition. A good copy in rubbed burgundy boards with gilt lettering and decoration on the top board and spine. Age tanning of the edges and light scattered foxing. A small previous owners name on the verso of the front free endpaper. One plate has become detached and is loosely tipped in. Scans available if required.…

Hardback. Condición: Fine. Second Edition. An account of the ascents of the Croda da Lago, the Little and Great Zinnen, the Cinque Torri, the Fünffingerspitze and the Langkofel.xiv, map, [ii, half-title page] 176p [ii, press reviews, i ads.]pp. Pub. burgandy buckram, gilt binding, Blind embossed border enclosing an attractive gilt illus. to the front cover, gilt titles to the spine.Photographic illustratons by the author. 19cms.…

in-8vo, XIV + 176 p. + 2 ll., with 10 illustr. on plates (incl. the map and coloured frontispiece) and 25 text illustrations. Original clothbound, slight fading to spine, light soiling, gilt image on front-cover (mountaineer). In all a fine copy. The first edition was published in 1894, some corrections were made especially for the different spelling of mountain peaks. In the first edition the ?Marmolata? came up with at least 4 different spellings and for the ?Eisach, Eisack or Eisak? these 3 diff. spellings were given. ?Rather exaggerated accounts of fairly unremarkable climbs. The reviewer in the Alpine Journal noted with some satisfaction that the book had been advertised by one magazine under the heading of ?FICTION? (?). (Neate). This can be one of the reasons to add this book to your collection: it will make all the other books important.Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. Neate D07 ; Perret 1237.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. First edn, London, George Bell & Sons, 1894. 8vo, xvi, 176p. Plates (some in colour) and text illustrations. Inscr. Near fine in original red cloth gilt, gilt vignette on upper board. Neate D07, Perret 1237 'Chef-d'oeuvre de l'humour'. An attractive classic.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. xii, 176 p. 20 cm. Colour frontispiece illustration and one other colour plate. Other plates and numerous in-text illustrations. Burgundy cloth with gold impressing.Boards warped, corners bumped, spine faded with softened ends, horizontal mark on front board. Foxing within, mainly to first and last pages. An Account of Ascents of the Croda di Lago, the Little and Great Zinnen, the Cinque Torri, and Funffingerspitze, and the Langkofel.…

Condición: Good. First Edition. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Spine rubbed. Some scattered browning. 200mm x 160mm (8" x 6"). 176pp. An Account of Ascents of The Croda di Lago, The Little and Great Zinnen, The Conque Torri, The Fünffingerspitze, and The Langkofel. Maroon/gilt hardback cloth cover.…

in-8vo, XIII + 1 plate (map: northern Dolomite region) + 176 p., with 10 illustr. on plates (incl. the map and coloured frontispiece) and 25 text illustrations. Bookplate: Horace Walker (The Walker Family Crest, with devise: juncti valemus. Hw. note: The Walker family were perhaps the most famous family of mountaineers in the Golden Age of mountaineering) + Exlibris Peter E. Obergfell, Original clothbound, slight traces of use, gilt image on front-cover (mountaineer). In all a fine copy. Fist edition. In this first edition the ?Marmolata? came up with at least 4 different spellings and for the ?Eisach, Eisack or Eisak? these 3 diff. spellings were given. ?Rather exaggerated accounts of fairly unremarkable climbs. The reviewer in the Alpine Journal noted with some satisfaction that the book had been advertised by one magazine under the heading of ?FICTION? (?). (Neate). This can be one of the reasons to add this book to your collection: it will make all the other books important.Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. Neate D07 ; Perret 1237.…

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 242. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1896 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 242.…

In-16° grande, legatura editoriale in tutta tela con titoli e vignetta in oro al piatto e titoli e filetti in oro al dorso, pp. (2)XIV-176(4). Con molte illustrazioni e carte nel testo e fuori testo. Bell'esemplare, seconda edizione.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1896. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 242, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 242 242.…