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* FITZGERALD, Edward Arthur (1871-1931). Climbs in the New Zealand Alps. Being an Account of Travel and Discovery. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896. 8vo (235 x 159 mm). 46 photogravure plates, folding map mounted on linen in lower cover pocket. Original half red morocco, marbled boards by Zaehnsdorf (slightest rubbing to extremities). Provenance: George Kitchin (bookplate). FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 59 of 60 signed copies on Japon vellum. "Fitzgerald made a number of good climbs after losing the first ascent of Mount Cook to local climbers. Both he and his book were unpopular with New Zealand mountaineers" (Neate F36). A VERY FINE COPY. Estimate $1,000-1,500