A beautiful travel and historical profile of the Alps, published in 1904 in London, with 70 full-page watercolour illustrations by A.D McCormick. Mainly covers areas of Switzerland, Austria and Italy, with descriptions of key mountains, lakes, towns and other features, along with sections on climbing, walking and other alpine pursuits. Published by A&C Black in 1904, first edition. Part of a wider series of titles on countries and regions. In very good condition. Hardback, decorative cloth cover and spine with gilt lettering. Bookplate to front endpaper. Otherwise clean and bright throughout, with no marking. Rare in such good condition.