LUNN, ARNOLD

The Englishman in the Alps; Being a Collection of English Prose and Poetry Relating to the Alps

London: Oxford University Press, 1927. Second Edition. 16mo. 4.375 x 6.625 in. xx, 300 pp. Contemp. dark blue polished half-calf over blue cloth, titled in gilt on spine with 5 raised bands, top edge gilt; marbled endpapers. First published in 1913, this New Edition includes the Appendix 'In Praise of Ski-ing'. Very good indeed. Light edgewear; light foxing to endpapers. Gift inscription to verso of front flyleaf, '...In memory of an alpha | And in hopes that it will not be | an omega....' Binding square & tight, text clean & bright.

A nice copy of 'an elegant little anthology' (Neate L69). Uncommon in fine binding.

Price: $125.00