ZINCKE, Foster Barham. Swiss Allmends, and a walk to see them. Being a second month in Switzerland. Smith, Elder, & Co. 1874
Half title, 2pp cata., pristine folding map in pocket behind following pastedown. Orig. royal blue sand-grained cloth, panelled in blind, blocked in gilt, spine lettered & blocked in gilt; extremities sl. rubbed, spine faded. Blind stamp of W.H. Smith on leading f.e.p.
¶Foster Barham Zincke, 1817-1893, was a vicar, antiquary, and travel writer who wrote about his adventures in America and Egypt, as well as three works about his time in Switzerland.
Stock #83562
£65
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