MAURY (Léon) - Lot 253

MAURY (Léon) Les Noms de Lieux des Montagnes Françaises. Paris, C.A.F., 1929. "Commission des Travaux Scientifiques. In-8: VIII, 326pp. 1f. One of 30 copies (n°18) on hollande Van Gelder Zonen reprinted in in-8 jesus format. Paperback, publisher's cream illustrated full cover, minor binding weakness, signed consignment recipient cut out, copy at full margins. Important work on toponymy. Table of names cited and bibliography at the end of the volume. Compare with Alphonse MEILLON's "Esquisse Toponymique sur la Vallée de Cauterets" published in 1908. Uncommon on large paper. Enclosed: LEFEBVRE (Charles): Mes Etapes d'Alpinisme..., foreword by M. Pierre Puiseux. 2nd edition. Paris, CAF, 1904. Large in-8: 240pp, 2f, numerous photo illustrations in text, 3 photographic plates. Edition of 1000 copies. Contemporary long-grained ½ red morocco, gilt title, fleurons and author on spine, rubbed in use (Labarère 906).