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Switzerland. Handbook for Switzerland

and the Alps of Savoy and Piedmont including the Protestant Valleys of the Waldenses.

Stock Code 101650

John Murray, London 1838

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First edition.
A rare first edition written by John Murray III.

Part two on the Savoy and Piedmont was produced in conjunction with William Brockedon who wrote several well known books on the Alps. Murray published sixteen editions of this title from 1838-1904.


First edition. lix, 367pp, publisher's adverts pasted down on endpapers dated Sep 1840, folding linen map at rear, slightly spotted, folding plan of Bernese Alps, previous owner's pencil signature inside, slight dampstaining inside on front free endpapers; publisher's green cloth gilt, gilt stamp on upper board; overall a near fine copy

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Switzerland. Handbook for Switzerland

MURRAY, John.

Stock code: 101650

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