MURRAY, John.
Switzerland. Handbook for Switzerland
Switzerland. Handbook for Switzerland
and the Alps of Savoy and Piedmont, including the Protestant Valleys of the Waldenses.
Stock Code 101634
John Murray, London 1838 [for 1840]
Rare First Edition. Written by John Murray III.
There were nineteen editions of this title between 1838-1904 but only the early editions between 1838-46 were actually written by Murray.
First edition. lix, 367pp, 2pp " Corrections and Additions " bound in, folding map on linen at rear, spotted, folded panorama, slightly torn (approx 2 cm) publisher's advert pasted down on front and rear endpapers, front one dated "Sept 1840", library stamps from the "University Library of St Andrews" on reverse of half title; publisher's green cloth gilt decorated on upper board, gilt lettered, small library mark on spine, some wear to the top and bottom of spine, corners very slightly bumped; otherwise a very good copy.
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