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A Tale of Two Passes. An Inquiry into Certain Alpine Literature
by Putnam William L
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- 220pp, original black cloth with gilt, VG in VG dw. Small compliments label of the Alpine Club of Canada on the half title page.
- ISBN 10
- 189182466X
- ISBN 13
- 9781891824661
- Seller
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Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
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About This Item
American Alpine Club / Alpine Club of Canada, 2008. 2008 First Edition. hardcover. 220pp, original black cloth with gilt, VG in VG dw. Small compliments label of the Alpine Club of Canada on the half title page. A quality binding and attractive gloss paper.. A look at the historic significance of two Alpine passes, The Mont Cenis and the Great Saint Bernard, both of which have been used since Roman times.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.
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- Bookseller
- Glacier Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75270
- Title
- A Tale of Two Passes. An Inquiry into Certain Alpine Literature
- Author
- Putnam William L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - 220pp, original black cloth with gilt, VG in VG dw. Small compliments label of the Alpine Club of Canada on the half title page.
- Edition
- 2008 First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 189182466X
- ISBN 13
- 9781891824661
- Publisher
- American Alpine Club / Alpine Club of Canada
- Place of Publication
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Date Published
- 2008
- Keywords
- MOUNTAINEERING ALPINE - travel mountain alpinism bergsteigen rock climbing hill walking europe european alps france french italy italian swiss switzerland chamonix mont blanc matterhorn mont cenis bernard saint
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- VG
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- Half Title
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