Himalayas guide books

First edition, one of 150 deluxe sets signed by the author on the limitation page, this copy 'number 1' for the publisher; large 8vo & portfolio; half-titles, photogravure portrait, 300 plates and illustrations by A.D. McCormick, the plates in 2 states (one printed on India paper mounted), with tissue title guards printed in gold, 3 folding maps (2 colour-printed, and one route map); loose in case as issued, original tan buckram, well rebacked modern calf, a handsome set.

Second edition. pp. viii, 405, 66 adverts dated 1888-89, 4 maps and plans including the folding map in rear pocket, inner hinges slightly split; publisher's red cloth gilt; a very good copy.

First edition. lxxiv, 358pp, 22 maps, 33 plans, 8 floorplans, including folding map inserted loose in sleeve on rear pastedown, publisher's variant coarse-grained red cloth gilt, original printed buff-coloured dust-wrapper; a very good copy.