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HAWES, William [and] FELLOWS, Charles.
Narrative of an Ascent to the Summit of Mont Blanc, made during the summer of 1827.
For Benjamin Hawes, Junior, by Arthur Taylor 1828. . First edition. 4to, (25 x 19 cms), 31pp, lithographed plate, slightly spotting throughout, folding facsimile plate, decorated endpapers, inscription inside, previous owner's label pasted down, later red morocco backed boards, gilt lettered along spine, slight wear to extremities; an attractive copy.
An account of the fourteenth ascent of Mont Blanc. Hawes accompanied Fellows and this volume was published by his brother Benjamin on his behalf. There are several different issues of this title, some copies have a plate depicting heights whereas others have a plate of Saussure's ascent. Some have slightly different titles and printers. This particular copy contains the plate of heights. Scarce. Neate H55; Perret 2186.
Price: £ 1800
US Dollar Price: $ 2670
Stock Number: 58226