Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator
Author(s):
Whymper, Edward
Copyright: 1892, Murray, London
Specifications: 2nd, 8vo, pp.xxiv, 456, frontis, 19 full-page & 118 text illus, 4 maps (3 fldg), appendices, uncut, gold dec brown beveled boards
Condition: cloth w/ light wear, frontis loose, near fine.
The first of the few great classics of South American climing literature. Whymper made eight first ascents in the Andes, including Chimborazo. From the collection of American mountaineer Richard Irvin with his signature. Neate W66.