Agassiz desor e douard (5 risultati)

xv, Complete with frontispiece portrait of Agassiz, one other portrait; four lithographs (one colored); one map of a glacier. 12mo, old quarter leather and marbled boards. First edition. Lacking front free endpaper; old ink signature and stamp on pastedown: "Duplicate Sold by the Princeton University Library." The first gathering appears to have been re-inserted; binding worn. Half-title present.…

Erste deutsche Ausgabe; selten. Beschreibt die vierte Besteigung des Jungfrau-Gipfels, die Louis Agassiz im Rahmen seiner Gletscher- und Eiszeitforschung unternahm. Geführt wurde die Gruppe vom legendären Jakob Leuthold. Das Frontispiz zeigt in der mittleren der drei Darstellungen das Aufstellen einer "Fahne" auf dem Gipfel, was Desor auf S. 88 so beschreibt: "Es wurde also beschlossen, Agassiz's Bergstock, den längsten von allen, aufzupflanzen, und ich war bereit, mein Schnupftuch zu opfern und es als Fähnlein an den Stock zu befestigen. Einer der Führer aber fand das seidene Tuch doch zu schön . und bat um die Erlaubniß, sein Schnupftuch dagegen vertauschen zu dürfen. So stoppelten wir denn aus einem tannenen Alpenstock und einem rothen Lumpen eine Art Fahne zusammen, welche Jakob auf dem Gipfel aufpflanzte". - Frontispiz rückseitig mit handschriftl. Vermerk "Geschenk vom Verfasser 1844" mit rasierter Unterschrift, dadurch die obere Darstellung auf dem Titelbilds (Ansicht der Jungfrau) mit kl. Fehlstellen; die beiden übrigen sind nicht beeinträchtigt. - Faltkarte mit Knitterspuren u. mit minimalen Läsuren in den Faltstellen, die Legende des Frontispiz unten angeschnitten (Textverlust), durchgängig etwas gebräun, zu Beginn u. schluss stockfleckig.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: fre. Language: fre. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1837. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - fre, Vol:- Volume v.1 (1845), Pages:- 700, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v.1 (1845) 700 700.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1845. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages:- 292, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 292 292.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: fre. Language: fre. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1837. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - fre, Vol:- Volume v.2 (1845), Pages:- 886, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v.2 (1845) 886 886.…