Swiss Pictures, drawn with pen and pencil

1866 — EO

CHF 130≈ $ 150 · ≈ 140 €

Illustrations

Nombreuses gravures in et hors-texte par Edward Whymper, dont 1 frontispice couleur.

Publisher

The Religious Tract Society, London

Format

in 8

Binding

Reliure d'époque, toilée marron, motif frappé à l'or (Valaisanne sur un mulet).

Description

The first edition. Dated from similar copies. Published anonymously although often accredited to Samuel Manning and Samuel Gosnell Green, the editor of the Religious Tract Society. In full cloth decorative binding with gilt detail. Bound by Westleys & Co. Illustrated by the English illustrator and mountaineer, Edward Whymper, known for his knowledge of mountain forms.

Market commentary

Reliure en bon état, intérieur un peu piqué par endroits.