zurbriggen mattias (8 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 8vo. pp. xvi, 269, [2, ads.]; port. frontis., illusts.; very good in the original cloth, gilt, t.e.g., slightly faded on spine, neatly restored to head and tail of spine. Provenance: Bookplate of H. Hoek to front pastedown, and his ownership inscription to title-page. Zurbriggen (1856-1917) accompanied some of the most important late nineteenth century expeditions to the great ranges of the world. In 1892 he joined Martin Conway's Karakoram expedition. Later he took part in Edward FitzGerald's expeditions to New Zealand and Aconcagua in the Andes - of which Zurbriggen made the first ascent alone. He also joined the Workmans, assisting Fanny in her ascent of Koser Gunge, at the time the highest climb by a woman. His autobiography - the first work to be published by an Alpine guide - has become uncommon. This copy belonged to Henry William Hoek (1878-1951) a member of the Alpine Club and ski mountaineer.

hardcover. 1937 German First Edition. 167pp, original pictorial cloth, VG. The First German language Edition. A scarce title. A major part of the book is related to the Karakoram expedition in 1892 with Martin Conway and the expedition to New Zealand in 1894/5 with FitzGerald. It was on the Karakoram trip he met FitzGerald whom he impressed and FitzGerald hired him as his guide for the next five years. In New Zealand they intended to make the first ascent of Mount Cook, but local climbers, alarmed that their highest mountain might first be climbed by foreigners, climbed it a few days after FitzGerald's arrival. They made the first ascent of Mount Sefton, and with the New Zealander Jack Clarke (who had made the first ascent of Mount Cook), made first ascents of Mount Sealy, Mount Silberhorn, Mount Tasman and Mount Haidinger. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

hardcover. 1899 First Edition. xvi, 269pp, 55 illusts, original decorative red cloth, t.e.g., professionally recased with new spine and original laid on, small chip in original spine cloth, section of leading edge of rear board worn, internally exceptionally clean, Good+. A strong copy of a very scarce title. A major part of the book is related to the Karakoram expedition in 1892 with Martin Conway and the expedition to New Zealand in 1894/5 with FitzGerald. It was on the Karakoram trip he met FitzGerald whom he impressed and FitzGerald hired him as his guide for the next five years. In New Zealand they intended to make the first ascent of Mount Cook, but local climbers, alarmed that their highest mountain might first be climbed by foreigners, climbed it a few days after FitzGerald's arrival. They made the first ascent of Mount Sefton, and with the New Zealander Jack Clarke (who had made the first ascent of Mount Cook), made first ascents of Mount Sealy, Mount Silberhorn, Mount Tasman and Mount Haidinger. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

hardcover. 1899 First Edition. xvi, 269pp, 55 illusts, original decorative red cloth, t.e.g., professionally recased with new spine and original laid on, spine sunned, VG. A strong copy of a very scarce title. A major part of the book is related to the Karakoram expedition in 1892 with Martin Conway and the expedition to New Zealand in 1894/5 with FitzGerald. It was on the Karakoram trip he met FitzGerald whom he impressed and FitzGerald hired him as his guide for the next five years. In New Zealand they intended to make the first ascent of Mount Cook, but local climbers, alarmed that their highest mountain might first be climbed by foreigners, climbed it a few days after FitzGerald's arrival. They made the first ascent of Mount Sefton, and with the New Zealander Jack Clarke (who had made the first ascent of Mount Cook), made first ascents of Mount Sealy, Mount Silberhorn, Mount Tasman and Mount Haidinger. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

hardcover. 1899 First Edition. xvi, 269pp, 55 illusts, original decorative red cloth, t.e.g., professionally recased with new spine and original relaid, private bookplate, some discolouration to spine, VG. A strong copy of a very scarce title. A major part of the book is related to the Karakoram expedition in 1892 with Martin Conway and the expedition to New Zealand in 1894/5 with FitzGerald. It was on the Karakoram trip he met FitzGerald whom he impressed and FitzGerald hired him as his guide for the next five years. In New Zealand they intended to make the first ascent of Mount Cook, but local climbers, alarmed that their highest mountain might first be climbed by foreigners, climbed it a few days after FitzGerald's arrival. They made the first ascent of Mount Sefton, and with the New Zealander Jack Clarke (who had made the first ascent of Mount Cook), made first ascents of Mount Sealy, Mount Silberhorn, Mount Tasman and Mount Haidinger. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

hardcover. 1899 First Edition. xvi, 269pp, 55 illusts, original decorative red cloth, t.e.g., professionally recased with new spine with original laid on, some fading to spine cloth, front and rear boards clean and bright, one leaf has a large tear with sellotape repair, VG. A strong copy of a very scarce title. A major part of the book is related to the Karakoram expedition in 1892 with Martin Conway and the expedition to New Zealand in 1894/5 with FitzGerald. It was on the Karakoram trip he met FitzGerald whom he impressed and FitzGerald hired him as his guide for the next five years. In New Zealand they intended to make the first ascent of Mount Cook, but local climbers, alarmed that their highest mountain might first be climbed by foreigners, climbed it a few days after FitzGerald's arrival. They made the first ascent of Mount Sefton, and with the New Zealander Jack Clarke (who had made the first ascent of Mount Cook), made first ascents of Mount Sealy, Mount Silberhorn, Mount Tasman and Mount Haidinger. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.