The High Peaks of Essex: The Adirondack Mountains of Orson Schofield Phelps (1 of 3 copies)

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Quarter rust cloth spine and marbled boards with paste on spine title label; 8vo; 114pp; illustrated with frontispiece drawing by Carl Dennis Buell, b&w photo plates and a fold-out map. Although not stated, this is one of three specially bound copies, according to the author. The reproduction of an old manuscript written by Phelps, a legendary 19th century Adirondack hunting, fishing and mountaineering guide, from Keene Valley. Plus commentary by Healy, short bibliography of related material and Kenneth Goldthwaite's 1905 obituary, "An Adirondack Guide Passes Away". An uncommon title, as only a very few copies were bound in either leather (20) or cloth(3). There was also a paper bound edition. This copy is in as new condition and signed by the author on the front free endsheet. N° de ref. del artículo 001241

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