AITKEN (Samuel). Among the Alps: a narrative of personal experiences. Northwood, by the author, 1900. Oblong folio, bound in full cream cloth, boards decorated with a cold frame, cold-stamped title on first board, smooth spine with gilt title, gilt edges, in a recent cloth slipcase. Binding slightly stained, headpieces restored, hinges reinforced, endpapers renewed (period binding). First edition, privately printed, illustrated by Vittorio Sella with 73 hors-texte photographs. Copy of Charles John Ellicott, Bishop of Gloucester, with signed dedication page by the author. A superb volume of memories of climbs in the Alps (Mont Blanc, Valais, Oberland), magnificently illustrated with the best photographs by Vittorio Sella. The book was intended as a Christmas present from the author to his friends. Rare and much sought-after. Perret, 0031 - Neate A23 - ACL p. 4