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Lot Details
Lot 244
[MOUNTAINEERING] SMITH, ALBERT. The Story of Mont Blanc.
London: David Bogue, 1853. First published edition (preceded by the Blackwood's Magazine publication and an offprint, both without the additional material present here. Old three-quarters calf, marbled sides. 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches (19 x12 cm); xii, 219, [1], pp.; hand-colored lithographed frontispiece depicting Saussure's ascent. Spine rubbed and lacking labels, front joint restored, light wear. Lacking the ads at the end.
Abbey Travel 66; Farquhar/Cox 10; Neate S86;
C The Property of a New England Family
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $157 (includes buyer's premium)
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