The Abode Of Snow
by Wilson Andrew
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- 380pp, exlib, only evidence is numbers on spine, original decorative gilt green cloth with bevelled boards, professionally recas
- Seller
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Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
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About This Item
G.P. Putnam's, 1875. 1875 First Edition US. hardcover. 380pp, exlib, only evidence is numbers on spine, original decorative gilt green cloth with bevelled boards, professionally recased, map tears repaired, corners worn, boards have speckled fading, still an attractive tight and clean copy, VG-. Narrative of the author's journey from Simla to Kashmir through Shingo La, Padum, Penze La, Dras, and Zoji La in 1873.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- Seller
- Glacier Books (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 1359
- Title
- The Abode Of Snow
- Author
- Wilson Andrew
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - 380pp, exlib, only evidence is numbers on spine, original decorative gilt green cloth with bevelled boards, professionally recas
- Edition
- 1875 First Edition US
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's
- Date Published
- 1875
- Keywords
- MOUNTAINEERING HIMALAYA - travel mountain alpinism bergsteigen rock climbing hill walking asia asian himalayan himalayas exploration discovery shimla simla india indian kashmir pakaistan tibet caucasus
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