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The Matterhorn

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By Guido Rey,     With an Introduction by Edmondo de Amicis,    Translated from the Italian by J.E.C. Eaton

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Published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1913, 3rd Impression of 1st UK Edition of 1907, cloth a few stains and edge wear, two small holes on front board spine joint, hinges weak, spine bright, with 37 illustrations by Edoardo Rubino and 11 photographs, Insc, Bookplate, Good.    A well written account, being one of the most important books on the exploration and history of the early pioneers on the Matterhorn, including Guido Rey himself, who was a wealthy Italian mountaineer with a passion for this iconic mountain on the Swiss/Italian border.

 

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Weight1.95 kg