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