[EXPLORATION & TRAVEL]. A group of 11 works, including:
WHYMPER, Edward. Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69. London: John Murray, 1871. 8vo. 5 folding maps, numerous plates and in text illustrations. Contemporary half vellum gilt, morocco lettering–pieces gilt in two compartments, top edge gilt (vellum a bit rubbed). Second edition of what is considered “the most famous of all mountaineering books” (Neate). Neate W65 (first edition). –– CASATI, Gaetano. Ten Years in Equatoria and the Return with Emin Pasha. London and New York: Frederick Warne and Co., 1891. 2 volumes, 8vo. Numerous in text illustrations and plates, some in color, 4 folding maps in rear pockets. Original brown crocodile–patterned pictorial cloth stamped in black, silver, and gilt (ends chipped, evidence of library label removal near feet, hinges cracked). Provenance: Doug Ritchie (embossed stamps). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. –– HARTSHORNE, Ann C. Japan and Her People. Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., [1902]. 2 volumes, 8vo. Numerous plates from photographs, large folding map at end. Original gilt–decorated green cloth, top edges gilt. Early edition. –– And many others including several in their rare dust jackets, all 8vo, condition generally good.