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MOUNTAINEERING

MOUNTAINEERING

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A Victorian guide, from the 'All-England Series' of sports and activities manuals, including advice on technical climbing and practical tips on maps, provisions and other essentials. Featuring vignette illustrations by Ellis Carr, who, like the author, was a member of the Alpine Club.

8vo. 208pp. Original illustrated cloth-covered boards. Cloth lightly rubbed and loosening at spine. Some natural ageing to pages and an early owner's name inscribed to fly-leaf. Good condition.

Date
1893
Publisher
George Bell & Sons
Author
Claude WILSON

£48.00 (Code: 86870)

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