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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 42

Set of books on the Alps.

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

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$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
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$10,000 $1,000
Set of 3 books on Alps, 19th century.
Books include: EDWARDS, Amelia, Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented Valleys (1890, second edition); WHYMPER, Edward, Scrambles Amongst the Alps (1873); TYNDALL, John, Hours of Exercise in The Alps (1898).

Each volume is approximately 400 pp., with illustrations.

Largest volume is H: 9 x W: 7 x D: 1 3/8 in.

Condition

Fair to poor. Corners of TYNDALL and EDWARDS bumped and scuffed, with slight losses. Tails and heads of spine scuffed and frayed. Slight foxing and toning throughout. Hinges weak on WHYMPER and EDWARDS.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.