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Histoire naturelle des glacieres de Suisse

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1770

Author: Gruner, Gottlieb Sigmund

Publisher: Paris : Panckoucke

Call Number: QE576 G78

Author: Gruner, Gottlieb Sigmund

Publisher: Paris : Panckoucke

Published Date: 1770

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Alps

Call Number: QE576 G78

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Observations on Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna and other volcanoes

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1772

Author: Hamilton, Sir William

Publisher: London : Cadell

Call Number: QE522 H34

Author: Hamilton, Sir William

Publisher: London : Cadell

Published Date: 1772

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Call Number: QE522 H34

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Voyage pitoreque aux glaciers de Savoye fait en 1772

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1773

Author: Bordier, (Mr.)

Publisher: Geneva : Caille

Call Number: DQ825 B6

Author: Bordier, (Mr.)

Publisher: Geneva : Caille

Published Date: 1773

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: France

Call Number: DQ825 B6

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Description des aspects du Mont Blanc

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1776

Author: Bourrit, Marc Theodore

Publisher: Lausanne : Societe Thypgraphique

Call Number: DQ841 M7 B6

Author: Bourrit, Marc Theodore

Publisher: Lausanne : Societe Thypgraphique

Published Date: 1776

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Call Number: DQ841 M7 B6

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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A relation of a journey to the glaciers in the dutchy of Savoy

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1776

Author: Bourrit, Marc Theodore

Publisher: London : G. Robinson

Edition: 2d ed

Call Number: DC611 S363 B68

Author: Bourrit, Marc Theodore

Edition: 2d ed

Publisher: London : G. Robinson

Published Date: 1776

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Alps

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: DC611 S363 B68

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Physician's holiday : or, a month in Switzerland in the summer of 1848

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1850

Author: Forbes, Sir John

Publisher: London : W.S. Orr

Call Number: DQ23 F6

Author: Forbes, Sir John

Publisher: London : W.S. Orr

Published Date: 1850

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Call Number: DQ23 F6

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Secretary; Writing Desk

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Date: 1850

Material: wood, mahogany;

Catalogue Number: 102.03.1027

Description: A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pa…

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Title: Secretary; Writing Desk

Date: 1850

Material: wood, mahogany;

Description: A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pair of brass candle holders. Below the working surface are a pair of fielded flamed mahogany doors with brass accents which enclose a storage area. The upper portion features a bookcase with a pair of glazed doors with brass accents. This mahogany secretary features numerous decorative elements including gilt mounts, brass ornamentations, detailed carvings, flamed mahogany panels and an overall exhibition of superior craftsmanship.