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Guidebooks & Mountaineering

WHYMPER, Edward.

The Ascent of the Matterhorn.


Murray, London 1880. First edition. 8vo., xxii, 325pp., frontispiece, 2 folding maps at rear, numerous black and white illustrations throughout, original blue pictorial cloth gilt, a very good copy.

This title chronicles Whymper's many attempts to climb the Matterhorn over a period of many years. This work was originally published as "Scrambles Amongst the Alps" and in 1880 it was revised and re-issued as the above title. A classic mountaineering volume. Neate W65.

Price: £ 550
US Dollar Price: $ 850
Stock Number: 42904

Image of WHYMPER, Edward. The Ascent of the Matterhorn.

Image of WHYMPER, Edward. The Ascent of the Matterhorn.

Image of WHYMPER, Edward. The Ascent of the Matterhorn.

Image of WHYMPER, Edward. The Ascent of the Matterhorn.

Image of WHYMPER, Edward. The Ascent of the Matterhorn.