Bourrit (Marc-Théodore). Description des Alpes Pennines et Rhétiennes. Genève, Paul Barde, 1781. 2 volumes in an in-8° volume, full havana morocco binding, 4 ribbed spine with title and author labels, painted edges (Modern binding). Rare first edition, illustrated with a fold-out map and 4 hors-texte plates (volume 1) and 4 hors-texte plates (volume 2) of this work on the Valais Alps. In this work, which made a decisive contribution to the development of interest in the Alps, Bourrit recounts the excursions he made in the Valais, where he was one of the first to explore the glaciers. Good condition inside. Perret, 0658 - Meckly 026 - Montagnier - ACL p. 41 - CAS p. 56 - CAI p. 19 (2nd edition)