[ALPINE EXPLORATION]. BROCKEDON, William (1787-1854). Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps, by Which Italy Communicates with France, Switzerland, and Germany. London: Printed for the Author, 1828-29. 4tos. Profusely illustrated with 96 steel engravings and 13 maps. 2 volumes bound in 1. Both title-pages present. Bound in contemporary full red morocco, boards ruled in blind and gilt, spine ruled, tooled, and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, gilt board edges and turn-ins, all edges gilt, marbled endleaves (binding soiled, spine chipped at headcap, joints repaired, hinges repaired, ffep. missing, text and plates a bit toned and foxed, embossed library ?Withdrawn" stamps on title-page of volume 1, and p. [1] of volume 2). Very good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED ACCOUNT OF BROCKEDON'S TRAVELS THROUGH THE ALPS. Brockedon was a painter, and his skill is evident in these beautiful plates.