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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

Ernest A. Baker

MOORS, CRAGS & CAVES OF THE HIGH PEAK AND NEIGHBOURHOOD  - INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY

Published: John Heywood, Manchester, 1903

Edition: 1st.

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A nice inscribed presentation copy of the first edition of this pioneering study of rock climbing on the outcrops of the Derbyshire Peak District and Bakers most important and sought after work. With 43 photographs and 2 maps. In blue cloth with an attractive climbing image in black & white ink to top cover. 207pp. with 43 plates and two folding maps. With a nice 5 line inscription from the author wishing the inscribee well for his career in South Africa.

A nice clean copy. The decorated cloth has some wear at the extremes of the spine but is in very good condition. Internally the book is clean with scattered mild to moderate foxing which seems to be endemic to this title.             

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 8vo.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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